Aestivation of petals in the flower of cotton is correctly shown in

Aestivation of petals in the flower of cotton is correctly shown in




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Petals in the flowers of cotton (Gossypium sp), China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis), etc, show twisted aestivation. In this type of aestivation, a regular overlapping of petals occurs where one margin of each petal overlaps with the next one petal.

Asked in: NEET 2010 (Mains)

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