Which one of the following is a xerophytic plant in which the stem is modified into a flat green and succulent structure?
Correct answer: A. Opuntia
- A. Opuntia
- B. Casuarina
- C. Hydrilla
- D. Acacia
Explanation
(a): Opuntia is a xerophytic plant that lives in a dry habitat. The plant has fleshy organs where water and mucilage are stored. The stem is modified into a flat green structure, therefore, Opuntia is also called phylloclades.
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