Tricarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium is found in the flowers of

50 2016 Morphology of Flowering PlantsFamilies – Liliaceae Easy
Tricarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium is found in the flowers of
A Solanaceae.
B Fabaceae.
C Poaceae.
D Liliaceae.

Explanation

Liliaceae have a tricarpellary syncarpous superior ovary.

Detailed Solution

Members of Liliaceae (lily family) are representative monocots. The androecium has six stamens; the gynoecium is tricarpellary, syncarpous, with a superior trilocular ovary with several ovules. Examples: onion, garlic, tulip.

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