NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
If one margin of the appendage overlaps that of the next one and so on, this type of aestivation is observed in :
Options
- ACassia
- BCalotropis
- CPea
- DCotton
Correct answer
D. Cotton
Step-by-step solution
The condition where one margin of the appendage overlaps that of the next one and so on is defined as twisted aestivation. According to NCERT, examples of twisted aestivation include China rose, lady's finger, and cotton. Cassia shows imbricate aestivation, Calotropis shows valvate aestivation, and Pea shows vexillary aestivation. Answer: Cotton