NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of these properties of Cassia is correct?
Options
- AIt has a zygomorphic flower and imbricate aestivation of petals
- BIt has an actinomorphic flower and imbricate aestivation of petals
- CIt has a zygomorphic flower and twisted aestivation of petals
- DIt has an actinomorphic flower and twisted aestivation of petals
Correct answer
A. It has a zygomorphic flower and imbricate aestivation of petals
Step-by-step solution
The flower of Cassia can be divided into two similar halves only in one particular vertical plane. Hence, it is a zygomorphic flower. The margins of petals of Cassia overlap one another but not in any particular direction. Hence, it shows imbricate aestivation.