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Agriculture · Q983

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 983

Q983

Cock's comb belongs to the botanical family

A.
Amaranthaceae
Answer
B.
Aizoaceae
C.
Asteraceae
D.
Solanaceae

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cock's comb belongs to the botanical family Amaranthaceae.
Amaranthaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the amaranth family, about its type genus Amaranthus. It includes the former goosefoot family Chenopodiaceae and contains about 165 genera and 2,040 species.
Cockscomb boasts brightly-colored blooms with a unique comb-like shape. The velvety, large flowers keep their colours even when dried, making them a perfect addition to wreaths or dried flower arrangements.