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The Flower

Question

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to vexillary aestivation?

Easy

A

Largest petals are keel.
B

Smallest petals are found anteriorly
C

Posterior petals are wings.
D

Wings overlap two lateral petals.

Solution

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.

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