Question

Environmental heterophylly seen in (A) cotton (B) larkspur (C) butter cup (D) coriander

Answer 1

Explanation:

Thus the correct answer is (D). Heterophylly is present in cotton, larkspur and buttercup. Note: Heterophylly is an adaptation for the plant to adapt in different conditions which can be its growth stages, habitat or even environment.

Answer 2

Environmental heterophylly seen in buttercup (Option C)

• Heterohylly refers to the occurrence of more than one type of leaves at varying growth stages. The leaves of the plant basically differ in shape.
• When different types of leaves are present in the juvenile and mature phases, it is called developmental heterophylly. Examples - cotton, larkspur and coriander.
• In some plants like buttercup, floating leaves are different from the submerged leaves. This is to adapt to the environment and is termed environmental heterophylly.