Ncert page 80 epipetalous for solanaceae (to be frank, epiphyllous is regarding to parianth but not to corolla)

The correct answer is option D: Epipetalous anthers.

Solanaceae, also known as the nightshade family, is a large family of flowering plants that includes many important food crops and ornamental plants. Some common examples of plants in the Solanaceae family include tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants.

Let's discuss each characteristic given in the options and explain why they are or are not characteristics of the Solanaceae family.

a) Taproot system:
- A taproot system is a type of root system where the main root grows vertically downward and gives rise to lateral roots.
- This characteristic is found in many plants of the Solanaceae family, such as tomatoes and potatoes. They have a taproot system.
- Therefore, a taproot system is a characteristic of the Solanaceae family.

b) Climbing stems:
- Climbing stems are stems that are modified to climb or support the plant in climbing.
- While some plants in the Solanaceae family, such as certain species of Solanum, have climbing stems, this characteristic is not universal to all plants in the family.
- Therefore, climbing stems may or may not be a characteristic of the Solanaceae family.

c) Pinnately compound leaves:
- Pinnately compound leaves are leaves that are composed of multiple leaflets arranged along the central axis.
- Many plants in the Solanaceae family, such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, have pinnately compound leaves.
- Therefore, pinnately compound leaves are a characteristic of the Solanaceae family.

d) Epipetalous anthers:
- Epipetalous anthers are anthers that are attached to the petals of a flower.
- This characteristic is NOT found in plants of the Solanaceae family.
- The anthers of Solanaceae plants are typically free and not attached to the petals.
- Therefore, epipetalous anthers are NOT a characteristic of the Solanaceae family.

In conclusion, the characteristic NOT found in the Solanaceae family is option D: Epipetalous anthers.