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  • To which family does coconut belong?

    Question: To which family does coconut belong?

    Options:

    (a) Arecaceae (1)
    (b) Umbelliferae (2)
    (c) Myrtaceae (3)
    (d) Rutaceae (4)

    ✅Explanation:
    Coconut, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, belongs to the Arecaceae family. This family is also commonly known as the palm family and includes a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and vines characterized by their unbranched stems and large, evergreen leaves.

    📌Other Options Explanations:
    (b) Umbelliferae (Apiaceae): This family includes plants like carrots, parsley, and dill, which are characterized by their umbrella-like flower clusters.
    (c) Myrtaceae: This family includes plants like eucalyptus, clove, and guava, known for their aromatic leaves and fruits.
    (d) Rutaceae: This family includes citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes, known for their characteristic aroma and acidic fruits.

    🛑 Additional Information:::
    Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a monocotyledonous palm belonging to the family Arecaceae.
    It has only a single species 'nucifera' in the genus Cocos, with the chromosome number of 2n=32.
    The palms have a robust, cylindrical, erect stem with a single growing point from where the successive leaf production takes place producing a terminal crown.
    Palms can grow up to 20-30 meters in ta II varieties and 10-15 meters in dwarf varieties.
    Leaves are pinnate and are called 'fronds', which are generally 4 to 6 m in length and 1.5 to 2 m in width.

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