Question

Which of the following is an example of actinomorphic flower?

• A. Datura
• B. Cassia
• C. Pisum
• D. Sesbania

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

An actinomorphic flower, characterized by radial symmetry, can be bisected into identical halves along numerous planes, similar to a circle or star where any central plane yields equal portions.

Let's examine the symmetry of the flowers listed:

• Datura: Datura flowers exhibit actinomorphic symmetry, divisible into equal halves through multiple planes.
• Cassia: Cassia genus flowers, such as Cassia fistula, are zygomorphic, possessing bilateral symmetry with a single dividing plane for mirror-image halves.
• Pisum: Pea plant flowers are zygomorphic, displaying bilateral symmetry divisible into mirror halves by only one plane.
• Sesbania: Sesbania flowers also demonstrate zygomorphic characteristics and bilateral symmetry.

Consequently, Datura is the sole actinomorphic flower among the provided choices.