Twisted aestivation is found in

Malvaceae

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The correct option is A Malvaceae
Aestivation is defined as a mode of arrangement of petals or sepals in a flower bud. In Malvaceae, twisted aestivation exists. The margin of sepals or petals overlaps one another in one direction. The characteristics of this family include, hypogynous, pentamerous flowers, the presence of epicalyx, twisted aestivation of petals, basal part of the petals united with the basal part of the staminal tube, stamens are monadelphous and axile placentation
So, the correct answer is 'Malvaceae'

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