Question:

Zygomorphic flowers showing imbricate aestivation are present in

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Zygomorphic = "bilateral symmetry"; actinomorphic = "radial symmetry".
Imbricate aestivation = petals partially overlap like tiles.
Pisum and Calotropis are classic examples for exams.
Updated On: Oct 27, 2025
  • Cucumber and Cassia
  • Cassia and disc florets of Tridax
  • Pisum and Calotropis
  • Gulmohur and Cassia
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Zygomorphic flowers are bilaterally symmetrical. Imbricate aestivation refers to overlapping arrangement of petals in the bud. Pisum (pea) and Calotropis exhibit zygomorphic flowers with imbricate aestivation. Cucumber is actinomorphic, Cassia may have different aestivation. Thus, option (3) is correct.
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