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Phyllode is seen in 

a
Asparagus
b
Euphorbia
c
Australian Acacia
d
Opuntia

detailed solution

Correct option is C

In several species of Acacia found in the desert of Australia, the bipinnate lamina with small leaflets is dropped off. The petiole with basal part of rachis becomes flattened, green and carries out photosynthesis. Such leaf like petioles are called as phyllodes.

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