The aestivation that may be seen in the sepals of family Papilionoideae is

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The aestivation that may be seen in the sepals of family Papilionoideae is (A) vexillary (B) imbricate (C) contorted (D) all of these

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Family Papilionoideae also called Fabaceae, has 5 sepals in the calyx. Many members show fused on gamosepalous while others may show valvate or imbricate aestivation. They have 5 petals that show vexillary aestivation.

Q. The aestivation that may be seen in the sepals of family Papilionoideae is

vexillary

imbricate

contorted

all of these

Family Papilionoideae also called Fabaceae, has 5 sepals in the calyx. Many members show fused on gamosepalous while others may show valvate or imbricate aestivation. They have 5 petals that show vexillary aestivation.