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  • ICAR and TNAU E-Course Summarized

    Summarized Notes
  • Okra belongs to family:

    Question: Okra belongs to family:

    Options:

    Solanaceae
    Malvaceae
    Tiliaceae
    Cruciferae

    ✅Explanation:
    -Okra, also known as lady's finger, is botanically classified under the Malvaceae family. This family is also known as the mallow family and includes other plants like cotton, hibiscus, and cocoa.

    🛑Other Options Explanations:
    -Option (a) Solanaceae: Solanaceae, or the nightshade family, includes plants like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers.
    -Option (c) Tiliaceae: Tiliaceae, or the linden family, includes trees like linden, jute, and phalsa.
    -Option (d) Cruciferae: Cruciferae, also called Brassicaceae, is the mustard family, encompassing plants such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and mustard.
    🔑Key point-

    • vegetables with their botanical names, families, and origins:
    -1. Tomato
    -Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
    -Family: Solanaceae
    -Origin: Mexico, Peru
    -2. Brinjal (Eggplant)
    -Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
    -Family: Solanaceae
    -Origin: India
    -3. Okra
    -Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
    -Family: Malvaceae
    -Origin: africa
    -4. Watermelon
    -Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: Africa
    -5. Musk Melon
    -Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: India
    -6. Cucumber
    -Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: India
    -7. Bottle Gourd
    -Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: Africa
    -8. Bitter Gourd
    -Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: Africa, Asia
    -9. Pumpkin
    -Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: Central America
    -10. Sponge Gourd
    -Botanical Name: Luffa cylindrica
    -Family: Cucurbitaceae
    -Origin: Africa
    -11. Carrot
    -Botanical Name: Daucus carota
    -Family: Umbelliferae
    -Origin: Europe, Asia
    -12. Onion
    -Botanical Name: Allium cepa
    -Family: Alliaceae/Amaryllidaceae
    -Origin: Central Asia
    -13. Garlic
    -Botanical Name: Allium sativum
    -Family: Alliaceae/Amaryllidaceae
    -Origin: Central Asia
    -14. Palak (Spinach)
    -Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis
    -Family: Chenopodiaceae
    -Origin: Persia (Iran)
    -15. Beetroot
    -Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
    -Family: Chenopodiaceae
    -Origin: Mediterranean region
    -16. Pea
    -Botanical Name: Pisum sativum var. hortense
    -Family: Leguminosae
    -Origin: central asia

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