Q553
Parthenium belongs to family
A.
Poaceae
B.
Chenopudiaceae
C.
Asteraceae
AnswerD.
Covulvulaceae
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Parthenium also known as Gajar Ghans, belongs to the family Asteraceae and sub-family Asteroidea. It is the most common invasive species in India.Parthenium causes milk disease in livestock and is also responsible for respiratory malfunction in humans.