Question

Cremocarp fruit is present in
A. Pea
B. Larkspur
C. Garden Nasturtium
D. Coriander

Answer 1

Hint: Cremocarp fruit is the type dry dehiscent fruit which consists of the two indehiscent one seeded mericarp which splits at the level of maturity and they remain predent at the summit of the carpophore. Here, we are going to see the presence of cremocarp fruit in the given options. Through some information, it could be found and analyzed.

Complete answer:
 Cremocarp fruit is the type of dry fruit that comes under schizocarp which are formed from the two one-seeded carpels. These may remain separate and are attached to the central strand of support for the time before dispersal of the seeds. These come under the family Apiaceae. These are also called the Umbelliferae. This is the family that includes the aromatic flowering plants that are named after the genus apium and these commonly include the parsley family. Here, the Pea is the vegetable which has the legume kind of fruit. Coriander belongs to the Apiaceae family where this belongs to the cremocarp kind of fruit. Follicle fruit is the type of fruit which is present in larkspur. In garden nasturtium, there is nut like fruit with the three single seed segments. So, from this it is clear that the cremocarp fruit is present in coriander.

Hence, the correct answer is Option D.

Note:
Cremocarp fruit develops with the persistent style and stylopodium typical of the family apiaceae. This also consists of the dried ripe fruits such as Coriandrum sativum. These are also acting as the antioxidants. These help us to boost up the mood and these also help in the benefit of the eye. So, these are some information about the cremocarp fruits.