Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 416

Question: A diagnostic trait for identification of fabaceous flower is [Bihar PMT 1991]

Options:

A) Tetradynamous androecium

B) Inferior ovary

C) Cruciform corolla

D) Vexillary aestivation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In Fabaceous (Papilionaceous) corolla has petals 5, polypetalous, the posterior petal is largest (standard) and two laterals are wing and inner two anterior are fused to form a boat shaped structure called kell or carina.