Question

Vexillary aestivation typically shows?

• A. $1$ vexillum, $2$ wings, $2$ carina
• B. $2$ vexillum, $1$ wings, $2$ carina
• C. $1$ vexillum, $4$ wings, $2$ carina
• D. $2$ vexillum, $2$ wings, $2$ carina

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$1$ vexillum, $2$ wings, $2$ carina

A. 1 vexillum, 2 wings, 2 carina

Reason: The posterior petal (standard) overlapping two lateral petals (wings), the latter overlapping the two anterior petals (carina).