In which of the following aestivation one margin of sepal and petal cover the other and its margin is covered by previous one?

Valvate

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Twisted

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Imbricate

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Quincuncial

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Solution

The correct option is C Twisted
The mode of arrangement of sepals or petals in the floral bud is called as aestivation. Sepal or petal overlap the next sepal or petal in a twisted type of aestivation. E.g., hibiscus, cotton.

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