Which of the following gymnosperms has branched stems ?

Question

Which of the following gymnosperms has branched stems ? (A) Pinus (B) Cycas (C) Cedrus (D) Both (a) and (c)

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Pinus and Cedrus have branched stem. The main stem shows monopodial branching. Stem branches are of two types, long and dwarf. The dwarf branches possess 1-5 needle-like foliage leaves which are surrounded at the base by a sheath of scale leaves.

Q. Which of the following gymnosperms has branched stems ?

Pinus

Cycas

Cedrus

Both (a) and (c)

Pinus and Cedrus have branched stem. The main stem shows monopodial branching. Stem branches are of two types, long and dwarf. The dwarf branches possess $1$ - $5$ needle-like foliage leaves which are surrounded at the base by a sheath of scale leaves.