Read the following characteristics and identify the stem modification we are referring to:
(a) Found in plants of arid regions.
(b) Stems modify into fleshy cylindrical structures.
(c) These structures contain chlorophyll
Phylloclade is found in plants of arid regions. Stems modify into fleshy cylindrical structures in Euphorbia. These structures contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis. Opuntia has a flattened phylloclade.