Question:

The margins of sepals or petals are overlap one another but not in particular direction.

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When confused between types of aestivation, visualize petal arrangement or use examples like Cassia (imbricate), Hibiscus (twisted), etc.
Updated On: Jun 3, 2025
  • Twisted
  • Imbricate
  • Valvate
  • Vexillary
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Twisted: Each petal overlaps the next in one consistent direction — not the case here.
Imbricate: Petals overlap each other, but the direction of overlap is irregular — matches the question.
Valvate: Margins do not overlap but just touch — incorrect.
Vexillary: One large petal overlaps two lateral ones, which in turn overlap the two innermost — specific to papilionaceous corolla.
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