Multiple choice

It is a common type of imbricate aestivation of a five-membered calyx or corolla in which two members overlap their neighbours by both edges, two are overlapped on both edges and one overlaps one neighbour and is overlapped by the other, e.g. calyx of roses, corolla of caryophyllaceae.

The above passage defines which kind of aestivation?

  1. Contorted aestivation

  2. Vexillary aestivation

  3. Quincuncial aestivation

  4. Valvate aestivation
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Explanation

The above passage defines quincuncial aestivation.

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