Phoenix dactylifera belongs to the family___________________?

Correct answer: D. Palmeae

  • A. Pomaceae
  • B. Anacardiaceae
  • C. Rutaceae
  • D. Palmeae

Explanation

Phoenix dactylifera, the date palm, belongs to the palm family, traditionally called Palmae or Palmeae and now commonly called Arecaceae. The other options are families of unrelated fruit crops.

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