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Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants

Persistent calyx is the character of plants belonging to Family

A

Solanaceae

B

Malvaceae

C

Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)

D

Compositae

Answer

Solanaceae

Explanation

Solution

In members of Family Solanaceae (e.g., Solanum), sepals remain attached till the maturation of the fruit and do not fall off, thus termed persistent.