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A diagnostic feature for identification of Fabaceous flower is
A diagnostic feature for identification of Fabaceous flower is
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The correct option is D vexillary aestivation
The main characteristic of the Fabaceae family is the vexillary or descending imbricate aestivation.
In vexillary aestivation, the posterior largest petals cover a lateral petal known as wings which in turn overlap two anterior petals known as the keel. It is also known as the papilionaceous corolla.
Hence, a diagnostic feature for identification of Fabaceous flower is vexillary aestivation.
The main characteristic of the Fabaceae family is the vexillary or descending imbricate aestivation.
In vexillary aestivation, the posterior largest petals cover a lateral petal known as wings which in turn overlap two anterior petals known as the keel. It is also known as the papilionaceous corolla.
Hence, a diagnostic feature for identification of Fabaceous flower is vexillary aestivation.
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