NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
A diagnostic trait for identification of Fabaceous flower is
Options
- Atetradynamous androecium.
- Binferior ovary.
- Cperianth.
- Dvexillary aestivation in corolla.
Correct answer
D. vexillary aestivation in corolla.
Step-by-step solution
Fabaceae, i.e. Leguminosae is the family of plant having legumes, peas group in them. This group is the third largest group and economically important family of flowering plants. In this group the following floral characteristics are observed. The flower is bisexual and zygomorphic with superior ovary and diadelphous anther. The sepals are fused and show imbricate or valvate aestivation. Corolla with 5 petals show vexillary aestivation. Aestivation is the arrangement of the petals/sepals around the flower. In this