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The floral diagram of a flower is given.The floral formula for this flower is:

Correct answer: C. Option C

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

C is the correct floral formula for the plant given.This formula indicates the flower is zygomorphic (bilaterally symmetrical), bisexual, has a calyx of 5 fused sepals, a corolla with 5 petals arranged in a typical "papilionaceous" (butterfly-like) pattern, 10 stamens (usually with 9 fused and 1 free), and a single carpel with a superior ovary.

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