(C) In the family $Gramineae$ (also known as $Poaceae$), the flower is enclosed by two bracts: the outer one is called the $Lemma$ and the inner one i

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(C) In the family $Gramineae$ (also known as $Poaceae$), the flower is enclosed by two bracts: the outer one is called the $Lemma$ and the inner one is called the $Palea$.$Palea$ is considered to be the modified bracteole.Therefore, the statement "$Palea$ is the bracteole" is correct.

Class 11 Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants Description of Some Important Families

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Mark the correct statement for $Gramineae$.

A
The carpel has two styles.
B
Spikelets are always in pairs.
C
Palea is the bracteole.
D
Awn is an appendage of the palea.

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Description of Some Important Families

Match the following examples with their respective Bentham and Hooker series:

Example Series

$(1)$ $Hibiscus \text{ } rosa-sinensis$ $(A)$ $Disciflorae$

$(2)$ $Rosa \text{ } indica$ $(B)$ $Calyciflorae$

$(3)$ $Madhuca \text{ } indica$ $(C)$ $Thalamiflorae$

$(4)$ $Citrus \text{ } limon$ $(D)$ $Heteromerae$

Example	Series
$(1)$ $Hibiscus \text{ } rosa-sinensis$	$(A)$ $Disciflorae$
$(2)$ $Rosa \text{ } indica$	$(B)$ $Calyciflorae$
$(3)$ $Madhuca \text{ } indica$	$(C)$ $Thalamiflorae$
$(4)$ $Citrus \text{ } limon$	$(D)$ $Heteromerae$