NEET Botany Flower MCQ Question
Refer to the diagram above. What type of aestivation is depicted if the margins of sepals or petals overlap one another but not in any particular direction?
Valvate
Twisted
Imbricate
Vexillary
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Imbricate aestivation is characterized by sepals or petals overlapping each other without a specific pattern, as described for Cassia and gulmohur.
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