Which of the following are the characteristics of the corolla of leguminosae family?

Polypetalous

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Vexillary aestivation

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Gamopetalous

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
Corolla of Leguminosae contains five sepals and are polypetalous which has a characterized aestivation known as vexillary which has a largest standard petal which overlaps the two lateral petals called wings which in turn overlaps the two smallest anterior petals known as a keel.

So the correct option is 'Both A and B'

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