Question

Datura belongs to the family Solanaceae because it has
a) Few seeds
b) Compound leaves
c)Free petals
d)Oblique ovary

Answer 1

Hint: The Datura is the species of the plant belonging to the family of Solanaceae. It is herbaceous in nature, and is annual or the short-lived perennials. It has the special feature of large flowers which have a trumpet shape. The flowers present are white, yellow, pink or purple.

Complete answer: Datura is a plant species which is herbaceous in nature. It is commonly called the thorn apple and is a poisonous flowering plant present in the family of Solanaceae. It is most commonly used for the extraction of the drug components and is also cultivated due to their showy flowers. It has flowers present in colors of white, yellow, pink and purple. It has the presence of capsulated fruits with the numerous amounts of seeds present. The leaves present in the plant are simple and are arranged alternatively to each other. The flower present has joined petals for a tube-like structure. The gynoecium present in the plant has a superior ovary and has two locules present. The gynoecium is placed in an oblique position which is different from the flower’s median plane. The androecium has free stamens present within it. They usually lie opposite the petals.

So, the answer is ‘oblique ovary’.

Note: The plant Datura is known to have alkaloids present within it. If these alkaloids get ingested by someone then the person might have hallucinations and also can die if an excess amount is ingested. The plant is known to be cultivated for the extraction of the drugs and is considered a weed by some crop cultivators.