Scaly bulb stem modification is seen in

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Scaly bulb stem modification is seen in (A) Allium (B) Lilium (C) Scilla (D) Ginger

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In scaly bulb stem modification, the Reshy scales (scale leaves) are not concentric. They are narrow, small, separated, loosely arranged and overlap each other only at their margins. Covering sheath or tunic is absent, eg, Lily (Lilium bulbifera).

Q. Scaly bulb stem modification is seen in

Allium

Lilium

Scilla

Ginger

In scaly bulb stem modification, the Reshy scales (scale leaves) are not concentric. They are narrow, small, separated, loosely arranged and overlap each other only at their margins. Covering sheath or tunic is absent, eg, Lily (Lilium bulbifera).