Morphology of Flowering Plants Question 72
72. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the plant species and its use?
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(a) Oryza sativa - rich source of protein
(b) Manihot utilissima - root tubers eaten especially in Kerala
(c) Ricimus communis - important edible cereal
(d) Hibiscus esculentus - flowers eaten throughout the country.
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Answer : b
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(b) Oryza sativa is rice. Ricinus communis is castor, a source of castor oil that acts as a purgative. Manihot is the scientific name for tapioca, a tuber rich in starch. Hibiscus esculentus is okra (bhindi).
