Morphology of Flowering Plants Question 14

14. Phyllode is present in :

(a) Asparagus

(c) Australian Acacia

(b) Euphorbia

(d) Opuntia

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Phyllode is present in Australian Acacia. It is modification of leaf in which lamina is absent and petiole becomes flattened and perform the function of food synthesis.