Stamen attached to petal is exemplified by which plant?

• A. Brinjal
• B. Tomato
• C. Cotton
• D. Mustard

Answer: (A)

Stamens attached to petals are described as epipetalous stamens. This means the filaments are adnate to the corolla, often forming a tube around the style so the stamens appear integrated with the petals rather than standing free.

In brinjal, the five stamens are closely fused to the corolla tube, making the anthers look like an extension of the petals. This clear attachment to the corolla is a classic example of epipetalous stamens, which is why brinjal is cited as the representative plant for this feature.

The other options show different stamen arrangements. Mustard has a tetradynamous pattern of stamens not attached to the petals, and cotton’s various stamens form a tube more from filament fusion around the style rather than a direct petal attachment. Tomato, being in the same family as brinjal, can also show epipetalous stamens, but brinjal is the standard textbook example highlighting this trait.