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Q. The leaves are modified into spines in

Morphology of Flowering Plants

Solution:

In xerophytic plants, the leaves modify into sharp, pointed spines, e.g. Aloe, Solanum surattense, Opuntia, Asparagus, etc. This modification is either for protection of plant or to lessen transpiration.