Questions
In some plants, the petiole becomes flat, green and leaf like and it is called
a
pulvinus.
b
petiole.
c
phyllode.
d
pistil.
detailed solution
Correct option is C
In some plants petiole becomes flat leaf like green and called phyllode. Phyllode synthesises food by photosynthesis and functions as a normal leaf. Eg. : Australian acacia, Parkinsonia. In some leguminous plants the leaf base may become swollen, which is called as pulvinus.Talk to our academic expert!
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