Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.
Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers
Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers
Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers
, the androecium in plants like pea (Family Fabaceae) is diadelphous, meaning the stamens are united into two bundles. A typical angiosperm anther is dithecous (bilobed with two theca). In contrast, Solanaceae is characterized by epipetalous stamens, and Liliaceae is known for epiphyllous stamens (attached to the perianth). Monoadelphous stamens are found in China rose.
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