Q8 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Botany

In Calotropis, aestivation is :

  • A
    Imbricate
  • B
    Twisted
  • Correct answer
    C
    Valvate
  • D
    Vexillary

Solution

When sepals or petals in a whorl just touch one another at margin, without overlapping, as in Calotropis, it is said to be valvate. Imbricate aestivation is exhibited by Cassia, Twisted aestivation is exhibited by China rose, Vexillary aestivation is exhibited by Pea.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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