Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?

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Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?

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Correct Answer: A — Bamboo speciesStep-by-step Solution:Plants can be classified based on how many times they flower during their lifetime. Monocarpic plants flower and fruit only once in their lifetime, after which they die. Bamboo species are classic examples of monocarpic plants, often flowering after 50 to 100 years of vegetative growth, then producing seeds and dying.Why other options are incorrect:Options B, C, D: Jackfruit, papaya, and mango are all polycarpic plants, meaning they flower and fruit repeatedly over many years or seasons throughout their life span.Key Concept: Monocarpic plants: flower only once (e.g., bamboo, Strobilanthus kunthiana/Neelakurinji which flowers every 12 years). Polycarpic plants: flower many times during their lifetime (e.g., mango, banana, papaya, jackfruit). Semelparous (single reproductive event) vs. iteroparous (multiple reproductive events) are equivalent terms used in ecology.

Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?

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