NEET2022BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual
Which one of the following plants shows vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens?
Options
- APisum sativum
- BAllium cepa
- CSolanum nigrum
- DColchicum autumnale
Correct answer
A. Pisum sativum
Step-by-step solution
Inflorescence: racemose Flower: bisexual, zygomorphic Calyx: sepals five, gamosepalous; valvate/imbricate aestivation Corolla: petals five, polypetalous, papilionaceous, consisting of a posterior standard, two lateral wings, two anterior ones forming a keel (enclosing stamens and pistil), vexillary aestivation. Androecium: ten, diadelphous, anther dithecous Gynoecium: ovary superior, mono carpellary, unilocular with many ovules, style single.