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(A) In $vexillary$ or $papilionaceous$ aestivation, the largest posterior petal (standard or $vexillum$) overlaps the two lateral petals $(wings)$, wh

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(A) In $vexillary$ or $papilionaceous$ aestivation, the largest posterior petal (standard or $vexillum$) overlaps the two lateral petals $(wings)$, which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals $(keel)$.This type of aestivation is characteristic of the family $Fabaceae$, which includes the pea plant $(Pisum 	ext{ } sativum)$.In contrast, $Gulmohar$ and $Cassia$ show $imbricate$ aestivation, while $Calotropis$ shows $valvate$ aestivation.

The $vexillary$ aestivation is a characteristic feature of the flowers of $........$.

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