The standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla is also called
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vexillum
B
corona
C
carina
D
pappus.
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Answer
Correct option: A.
vexillum
a (a) : The posterior large bilobed petal of a papilionaceous corolla is called standard or vexillum. It overlaps the two smaller lateral petals known as wings or alae.
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