Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the everyday name for the plants that are called Gramineae?

  1. Grasses

  2. Nuts

  3. Pulses

  4. Legumes
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Explanation

Gramineae is the scientific family name for grasses, which includes wheat, rice, corn, bamboo, and lawn grasses. This is one of the largest plant families and consists of monocotyledonous plants with hollow stems and narrow leaves. The everyday common name for plants in the Gramineae family is indeed 'grasses.' Options B (nuts), C (pulses), and D (legumes) refer to different plant families.

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