Botany-Flower Structure
NEET Botany Flower Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What is the term used for the type of aestivation where sepals or petals overlap one another but not in any particular direction?
A
Imbricate
B
Valvate
C
Twisted
D
Vexillary
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Imbricate aestivation refers to the overlapping of sepals or petals without a specific direction, as seen in plants like Cassia and gulmohur.
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