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In the Asteraceae family, the filaments of the five stamens are separate, while their anthers are fused together to form a tubular structure surrounding the style (syngenesious).

1. True
2. False
3. Not Sure
4. None

Correct answer: True

Solution

In Asteraceae, the stamens have free filaments, but their anthers are united to form a tube around the style, a condition known as syngenesious. This is a characteristic feature of the family.

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