JAMB Biology 1995 Question 22

Question 22

Reproduction in Plants

An example of a plant having the placentation shown is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.allamander
  2. B.hibiscus
  3. C.water lily
  4. D.pride of Barbados.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pride of Barbados.)

Explanation

Pride of Barbados is a legume; legume pods have marginal placentation with seeds along one edge.