Question: Okra belongs to family:
Options:
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Tiliaceae
Cruciferae
-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