NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Keel is characteristic of the flowers of
- Agulmohur
- BCassia
- CCalotropis
- Dbean
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Correct answer: D
Keel is the characteristic of the flowers
of family papilionaceae. For example, bean,
gram, pea etc.
The flowers of this family have butterfly
shaped corolla. The outermost petals of
these flowers are the largest and is called
vexillum, the two largest petals are similar
and have wings and the two anterior petals
called keel are fused enclosing stamens and
carpels.
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