Question

Question: The fruit of ladies finger is
(A) Septicidal capsule
(B) Denticidal capsule
(C) Poricidal capsule
(D) Loculicidal capsule

Answer 1

Hint: The scientific name of ladies finger is Abelmoschus esculentus which is also known as Okra. It is the flowering plant and it belongs to the family mallow. The green pods of this plant are edible and it is consumed. These pods are rich in fiber, essential vitamins and the minerals.

Complete answer:
The capsule fruits are classified into four types based on the example of dehiscence. They are
(A) Septicidal capsule:
Septicidal dehiscence is one in which the line of dehiscence goes through the septal line that occurs between the carpals in the fruit.
(B) Denticidal capsule:
Denticidal dehiscence is one in which the dehiscence happens from the zenith shaping a "ring of teeth" like appearance.
The example of a denticidal capsule is plantago.
(C) Poricidal capsule:
Poricidal dehiscence is the type of dehiscence which happens through pores. The examples of the poricidal capsule are orchid, cotton, willow, nigella etc.
(D) Loculicidal capsule:

Loculicidal dehiscence happens through longitudinal cuts at the rear of locules. This type of dehiscence occurs in the fruit of ladies finger, Lilium etc. Hence the fruit of a lady's finger is an loculicidal capsule.
Hence the correct answer is option(D)

Note: This ladies finger helps in fighting against cancer, anemia, and weight loss. This is also useful in the regulation of blood sugar level and good health. This is very beneficial at the time of pregnancy and boosts up the immunity power to fight against the diseases.