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Wind pollination is common in

A

Legumes

B

Lilies

C

Grasses

D

Orchids

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Wind Pollination**: Wind pollination, also known as anemophily, is a type of pollination where pollen is transferred from one flower to another by the wind. 2. **Characteristics of Wind-Pollinated Flowers**: - **Color**: Flowers that are wind-pollinated are typically not brightly colored. They tend to be dull or white in color. - **Nectar**: These flowers do not produce nectar, as nectar is usually associated with attracting insect pollinators. - **Odor**: Wind-pollinated flowers lack a noticeable scent or odor. - **Size**: The flowers are generally small in size, as they do not need to attract pollinators. - **Pollen Production**: Wind-pollinated plants produce a large number of dry pollen grains to increase the chances of successful pollination. - **Stigma**: The stigma of these flowers is often feathery to effectively catch airborne pollen. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Legumes**: These plants (like peas) have brightly colored flowers and are typically insect-pollinated, so they are not the correct answer. - **Lilies**: Lilies also have bright flowers and are known for attracting insects, making them unsuitable for wind pollination. - **Grasses**: Grasses are known for their small, dull flowers that do not attract pollinators, and they fit the characteristics of wind-pollinated plants. - **Orchids**: Orchids usually have brightly colored flowers and are primarily pollinated by insects, thus they do not fit the criteria for wind pollination. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the characteristics of wind-pollinated flowers and the analysis of the options, the correct answer is **grasses**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Wind Pollination**: Wind pollination, also known as anemophily, is a type of pollination where pollen is transferred from one flower to another by the wind. 2. **Characteristics of Wind-Pollinated Flowers**: - **Color**: Flowers that are wind-pollinated are typically not brightly colored. They tend to be dull or white in color. - **Nectar**: These flowers do not produce nectar, as nectar is usually associated with attracting insect pollinators. - **Odor**: Wind-pollinated flowers lack a noticeable scent or odor. ...
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