Vexillary aestivation is characteristic of the family

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Vexillary aestivation is characteristic of the family (A) Fabaceae (B) Asteraceae (C) Solanaceae (D) Brassicaceae

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Vexillary or descending imbricate aestivation is a characteristic of family fabaceae. In it, the posterior largest petal (standard) overlaps two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap two anterior petals (keel). It is also called pailionaceous corolla.

Q. Vexillary aestivation is characteristic of the family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Solanaceae

Brassicaceae

Vexillary or descending imbricate aestivation is a characteristic of family fabaceae. In it, the posterior largest petal (standard) overlaps two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap two anterior petals (keel). It is also called pailionaceous corolla.