Q. Parachute mechanism of seed dispersal is seen in

A) Poppy
B) Helianthus
C) Plumbago
D) Lotus
Explanation

Parachute mechanism is method of dispersal of seeds by the parchute like pappus (calyx) which is the characteristic of family-Co0mpositae, ‘Pappus’ are the persistent sepals modified into hairy structures. In Helianthus (sunflower), Tagetes (marigold), Taraxacum, etc.

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