Non-albuminous seeds, also known as ex-albuminous seeds, are those in which the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo during seed maturation. Consequently, no food storage tissue remains in the mature seed.
Most dicotyledonous plants, such as the Pea, bean, and groundnut, produce non-albuminous seeds. In contrast, monocotyledonous plants like Wheat, Maize, and Barley typically retain endosperm in their mature seeds, classifying them as albuminous (or endospermic) seeds.
Since Pea is a dicot where the endosperm is consumed during development, it is the correct example of a non-albuminous seed.
Final Answer: Pea
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