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Wind pollination is common in

A

lilies

B

grasses

C

orchids

D

legumes

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B
Wind pollination (anemophily) is quite common in grasses. Anemophilous flowers are small and inconspicuous with long and versatile stamens. Pollen grains are dry, powdery, light and non-sticky, e.g. maize, wheat, sugarcane, bamboo, Pinus and papaya.
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