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The standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla is also called as

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Carina
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Pappus
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Vexillum
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Corona
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The correct option is B Vexillum
Papilionaceous flowers are flowers with the characteristic irregular and butterfly-like corolla. The flowers have a bilateral symmetry with the corolla consisting of five petals. A single, large, upper petal is known as the banner (also vexillum or standard petal).

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