Question

In which of the following gynandrophore is visible?
A)Coriandrum
B)Capparis
C)Gynandropsis pentaphylla
D)None of the above

Answer 1

A structure containing androecium as well as gynoecium is Gynandrophore. Other than that it is a structure of receptacles on which stamen and carpel are present together. It is present in the capparidaceae family. It promotes the gynoecium (the part of a flower that produces ovules), placing it above the branching points of other floral parts.

Complete answer:
An annual plant in the Apiaceae family is cilantro. Capparis is a flowering plant genus within the Capparaceae family.

The gynandrophore is evident in Gynandropsis pentaphylla. Gynandrophore is an elongation of the floral axis within the flower under the stamens, such that androecium and gynoecium are both bearing on a stalk. This structure is formed only rarely and gives the name Gynandropsis to this genus, synonymous with the capers in which it arises. In general, it is an erect, 25 cm to 60 cm tall, branching plant. The 3-5 oval-shaped leaflets make up each of its scent leaves.

In the warm parts of India, this annual plant (weed) is typically found on cultivated ground. In odor, this plant is very similar to asafoetida, but comparatively delicate, and the small black kidney-shaped seeds are similar to Cleome viscosa.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C)

Note: The flowers are white and sometimes change to rose-pink as they grow. A brown sphere with a diameter of 1.5 mm is the seed. The leaves as well as the flowers are also edible. Similar to mustard greens, the leaves have a distinct bitter taste, sometimes peppery. Usually, the leaves and shoots are eaten boiled or in stews. To reduce the bitter taste of the leaves, leaves are often eaten, sometimes dried for storage, and cooked in milk or butter.