Q50 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Botany

Expanded green stem of Opuntia is called

  • Correct answer
    A
    phylloclade
  • B
    tendril
  • C
    bulb
  • D
    cladode

Solution

Phylloclade is a modified stem or branch which may be flat or circular, fleshy, like green leaf, eg, Opuntia.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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