Stem modification seen in Opuntia and Euphorbia is

Question

Stem modification seen in Opuntia and Euphorbia is (A) phylloclades (B) thorns (C) tendrils (D) runners

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Some plants of arid regions modify their stems into flattened (Opuntia) or fleshy cylindrical (Euphorbia) structures called phylloclades. They contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis.

Q. Stem modification seen in Opuntia and Euphorbia is

phylloclades

thorns

tendrils

runners

Some plants of arid regions modify their stems into flattened (Opuntia) or fleshy cylindrical (Euphorbia) structures called phylloclades. They contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis.