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Q. Which of the following plant shows multiple epidermis ?

BHUBHU 2004

Solution:

Epidermis is the outermost cellular layer of plane body. Generally it consists of single layer of epidermal cells. But in case of some xerophytes like Nerium, multiple epidermis made up of many layers, thick epidermal cells are present. This helps in reducing the rate of transpiration and provide protection.
Croton, Allium and cucurbits are mesophytic plants which have single layer of epidermal cells,