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Question

In which plant the leaves are small and short-lived. The petiole in this plant expands, becomes green and synthesize food, such petiole is known as phyllode. 

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Solution

In some plants such as Australian acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived. The petioles in these plants expand, become green and synthesise food. Such petioles are called phyllodes. 

 

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