Read the names of following plants
(i) Gloriosa
(ii) Aloe barbadensis
(iii) Atropa belladona
(iv) Colchicum autumnale
(v) Asparagus
(vi) Withania somnifera
Which of these belong to the family Liliaceae ?

Options

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (i), (ii), (iv), (v)
C. (i), (ii), (v), (vi)
D. (ii), (iv), (v), (vi)

Answer

To determine which of the given plants belong to the family Liliaceae, we will analyze each plant's taxonomic classification based on the information provided.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify Each Plant's Family**:
- **Gloriosa**: Known as flame lily, it belongs to the family **Colchicaceae**.
- **Aloe barbadensis**: Commonly known as Aloe vera, it belongs to the family **Asphodelaceae**.
- **Atropa belladona**: Known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, it belongs to the family **Solanaceae**.
- **Colchicum autumnale**: Known as autumn crocus or mid-saffron, it belongs to the family **Colchicaceae**.
- **Asparagus**: Commonly known as sparrow grass or garden asparagus, it belongs to the family **Asparagaceae**.
- **Withania somnifera**: Known as Ashwagandha, it belongs to the family **Solanaceae**.

2. **Review the Families**:
- From the analysis, we see that:
- Gloriosa → Colchicaceae
- Aloe barbadensis → Asphodelaceae
- Atropa belladona → Solanaceae
- Colchicum autumnale → Colchicaceae
- Asparagus → Asparagaceae
- Withania somnifera → Solanaceae

3. **Determine the Liliaceae Family**:
- The family Liliaceae has undergone reclassification, and many plants previously classified under it have been moved to other families.
- However, historically, both **Asparagaceae** and **Colchicaceae** were part of the Liliaceae family. Thus:
- Asparagus (Asparagaceae) and Colchicum (Colchicaceae) can be considered as part of the Liliaceae family historically.

4. **Final Conclusion**:
- The plants that belong to the family Liliaceae (historically) from the given list are:
- **Colchicum autumnale** (Colchicaceae)
- **Asparagus** (Asparagaceae)
- **Aloe barbadensis** (Asphodelaceae) can also be included due to its historical classification.

### Answer:
The plants that belong to the family Liliaceae (historically) from the provided list are:
- **Gloriosa** (Colchicaceae)
- **Aloe barbadensis** (Asphodelaceae)
- **Colchicum autumnale** (Colchicaceae)
- **Asparagus** (Asparagaceae)

Thus, the correct options are **1, 2, 4, and 5**.