Q. Observe the given floral diagram and choose the suitable floral formula from the followings

A) [image:5_image3.jpeg]
B) [image:5_image4.jpeg]
C) [image:5_image5.jpeg]
D) [image:5_image6.jpeg]
Explanation

[image:5_image74.jpeg] $C_{1 + 2 + (2) -}5$ petals arranged freely as one larger, posterior petal called vexillum overlapping two smaller lateral petals called wings, the latter overlap a boat shaped structure called kell or carina, formed by two anterior petals fused lightly on anterior side. Aestivation is called as vexillary imbricate, papilonaceous (butterfly shaped). $A_{(9) + 1} - 10$, diadelphous anthers dehiscing longitudinally. ${\underline{G}}_{(1)}$ Monocarpellary, superior ovary, unilocular, marginal placentation.

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