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

a
Largest petals are keel.
b
Smallest petals are found anteriorly
c
Posterior petals are wings.
d
Wings overlap two lateral petals.

detailed solution

Correct option is B

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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