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The Stem

Question

Identify the plant in which the axillary buds of stems get modified into woody, straight and pointed structures.

Easy

A

Cucurbita
B

Euphorbia
C

Citrus
D

Solanum nigrum

Solution

In Bougainvillea and Citrus the axillary buds of stems get modified into woody, straight and pointed structures called thorns. They not only protect the plant from animals but also help in minimising transpiration.

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