Question

In Brassicaceae, the flowers are zygomorphic
A)Brassica
B)Raphanus
C)iberis
D)Lepidium

Answer 1

Hint: The family Brassicaceae has a major group of angiosperms plants also known as flowering plants. The flower which is zygomorphic comprises annuals, evergreen, perennial, and subshrubs which is native to the old world. The flowering is usually in the month of June to July. The species is hermaphrodite and is generally pollinated by bees

Complete answer:
-Brassicaceae is a very important family of flowering plants.it includes mustard, the crucifers or the cabbage family.
-The arrangement of flowers is generally racemes, panicles, or corymbs with the pedicles sometimes in the axil of the bract. The orientation of the pedicle is dependent on the different species.
-The flowers of the Brassicaceae family are generally bisexual and are star symmetrical but zygomorphic in the case of Iberis.
-The Iberis flower has only one plane of symmetry i.e bilaterally symmetrical. Iberis produces two small outer petals and two large inner petals. The outer petals are involved in zygomorphy.

Additional Information: -Iberis is an annual herb.height is usually 15 to 30 cm. The Corolla of the flower is irregular that is zygomorphic and of white-light violet, colour.petals are generally four out of which two outermost are long whereas two innermost are short. Have four sepals and six stamens. Gynoecium fused a single carpel. Flowers are most fragrant. They usually grow in the yards, roadsides, wasteland and culturally-influenced land. Flowering time is usually from July to August.
Brassica - It comprises vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and turnips. They are also called cruciferous vegetables.
Raphanus sativus- Common name Radish. It is an annual plant varying in height according to different varieties. It is widely cultivated in both the tropical and temperate regions for its edible roots.
Lepidium - the mustard/cabbage family of Brassicaceae comes in this genus of plants. It includes garden cress, Maca, and dittander.

So, the correct answer is,” Iberis”

Note: -Iberis is the garden plant in Finland and can be found in rocky areas.
-The two most common species of this genus are wild candytuft and globe candytuft.
-Epithet Amara is a plant, is a species that comes in wild candytuft known for its bitter flavor.