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The mode of arrangement of sepals or petals in a floral bud is known as aestivation. Draw the various types of aestivation possible for a typical pentamerous flower.

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(a) Valvate- e.g., Mustard (Brassica).

(b) Twisted- e.g., China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis).

(c) Imbricate- e.g., Cassia, Callistemon, Caesalpinia.

(d) Quincuncial- e.g., Cucurbita (Cucurbitaceae).

(e) Vexillary- e.g., Artabotrys, Polyalthia, Pisum.

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