Vexillary aestivation is seen in

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Vexillary aestivation is seen in (A) China rose (B) Bean (C) Gulmohur (D) Cotton

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In pea and bean flowers, there are five petals, the largest (standard) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel); this type of aestivation is known as vexillary or papilionaceous.

Q. Vexillary aestivation is seen in

China rose

Bean

Gulmohur

Cotton

In pea and bean flowers, there are five petals, the largest (standard) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel); this type of aestivation is known as vexillary or papilionaceous.