Multiple choice

Which of the following crucifers shows an exceptional presence of two stamens?

  1. Nastrusium

  2. Senebiera

  3. Raphanus

  4. Brassica

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Most crucifers (Brassicaceae) have tetradynamous stamens (4 long + 2 short = 6 stamens). However, the genus Senebiera is exceptional in having only 2 stamens instead of the typical 6.