In a papilionaceous corolla, the posterior petal is
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a
Smallest and known as keel
b
has medium size and known as alae
c
Largest and known as carina
d
Largest and is known as Vexillum or standard petal
answer is D.
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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. Note the position: Standard - Posterior Keel - AnteriorWings - Lateral