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The standard petal of papilionaceous corolla is also called:

  1. A
    Pappus
  2. B
    Vexillum
  3. C
    Corona
  4. D
    Carina

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In papilionaceous corolla (found in pea flowers), there are five petals: one large posterior petal called the standard or vexillum, two lateral wings (alae), and two fused anterior petals called the keel or carina.
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The standard petal of papilionaceous corolla is also called:
A
Pappus
B
Vexillum
C
Corona
D
Carina

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