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In the pea flower the five petals show a characteristic aestivation called:

  • A valvate
  • B twisted
  • C vexillary
  • D imbricate

Correct answer: C. vexillary

Explanation: The papilionaceous (pea) corolla has vexillary aestivation: a large standard overlaps two wings, which overlap the keel.

Concept context

External structure of roots, stems, and leaves plus internal tissue organization. High marks in Class 11 and NEET.

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