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InHibiscus cannabinus a negative association exists between the foliar spirality and the aestivation of corolla. Moreover, it is seen that the fruits developed from left-twiting flowers of left-spiralled plants and those of the right-twisting flowers of right-spiralled plants are better in quality.
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Ghosh, S.S., Davis, T.A. Foliar spirality and aestivation of flowers inHibiscus cannabinus Linn.. Experientia 34, 348–350 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01923027
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