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Semi-Technical Description of Solanaceae

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Large posterior petal is characteristic to vexillary aestivation found in members of?

A

Solanaceae

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Liliaceae

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C

Fabaceae

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Malvaceae

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Solution

The correct option is C Fabaceae
C. Fabaceae
Reason: Vexillary aestivation of corolla is of family fabaceae. In corolla the posterior petal called vexillum is largest, two lateral, curved petals are called wings and two anterior, boat shaped petals are called keels.
So, the correct answer is 'Fabaceae'

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