Q. The correct sequence of types of corolla in the figure given is

A) A-Caryophyllaceous B-Papilionaceous C-Personate D-Tubular E-Bell-shaped
B) A-Papilionaceous B-Personate C-Tubular D-Bell-shaped E-Caryophyllaceous
C) A-Personate B-Papilionaceous C-Caryophyllaceous D-Bell-shaped E-Tubular
D) A-Caryophyllaceous B-Personate C-Papilionaceous D-Tubular E-Bell-shaped
Explanation

A-Caryophyllaceous (5 petals each with long claw and limb placed at right angle to claw, e.g., Dianthus). B-Papilionaceous (5 petals arranged asymmetrically, the largest posterior one vexillum, two lateral wings or alae and two anterior keels, e.g., pea) C-Personate (corolla also biliped but corolla mouth is closed due to closed placed e.g., Antirhinnum). D-Tubular (e.g., sunflower). E-Bell-shaped (e.g., Physalis).

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