Question

Perianth is bilabiate personate is
A. Antirrhinum
B. Salvia
C. Peristrophe
D. Ocimum

Answer 1

Hint: The perianth is the non-reproductive part of the flower, and structure which forms an envelope which surrounds the sexual organs, consisting of the calyx or sepals and the corolla or petals.

Complete answer:
A. Antirrhinum- Its a genus of plants known as dragon flowers also called snapdragons because of the flowers resembling the face of a dragon which opens and closes its mouth when squeezed. They are native to rocky areas of the United States, Europe.

B. Salvia- Salvia divinorum is a plant species Salvia leaves are consumed by chewing, smoking, and tea. The leaves contain compounds that induce hallucinations.

C. Peristrophe- it is a genus of between 15–40 species of flowering plants - family Acanthaceae and tribe Justicieae Found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The species are shrubs and herbaceous plants, with two-lipped flowers.

D. Ocimum- It is a genus of aromatic annual herbs and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae. Found in tropical and warm temperate regions of all 6 inhabited continents. And the greatest number is found in Africa. It is the genus of basil. The name is from the Ancient Greek word for basil.

Thus the correct answer is option A Antirrhinum.

Note: Antirrhinum is a genus of plants known as dragon flowers. Genus is characterized by personate flowers with gibbous corolla. Cultivars have showy white, crimson flowers Corolla is blipped. The two lips may be open or closed; the mouth is closed by a projection of the lower lip which is called the alate.