DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Question
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the standard petal of a popilionaceous corolla is also called
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pappus
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vexillum
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corona
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carina
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Papilionaceous corolla, this type of aestivation includes the presence of five petals in it. Out of these petals, the largest one is called standard or vexillum, the two lateral petals are known as wings and out of them the smallest petals are termed as keels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Papilionaceous corolla has five petals-one standard petal, two wing petals and two keel petals. The large standard petal is completely outside and overlaps the two lateral wing petals. These in turn overlap the two small keel petals. Keel petals are united and enclose the reproductive parts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Descending imbricate’.
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