Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Which one of the following plants shows vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens?
A
Colchicum autumnale
B
Pisum sativum
C
Allium cepa
D
Solanum nigrum
Answer
Pisum sativum
Explanation
Solution
Pisum, which is also known as pea, exhibits vexillary aestivation and has stamens that are diadelphous. On the other hand, Colchicum autumnale, Solanum nigrum, and Allium cepa exhibit valvate aestivation.