The largest petal overlaps the lateral ones in _________ aestivation.
A. Papilionaceous
B. Valvate
C. Twisted
D. Imbricate
Answer:A
The largest petal overlaps the lateral ones in _________ aestivation.
A. Papilionaceous B. Valvate C. Twisted D. Imbricate
Explanation: In pea and bean flowers, there are five petals, the largest overlaps the two lateral petals which in turn overlaps the two smallest anterior petals. This is called Vexillary or papilionaceous aestivation.