Question

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Answer this question of class 11 ..
What are the differences between phyllode and phylloclade ?

Answer 1

$\huge {\blue {\underline {\underline {\mathtt{Phyllode : }}}}}$

• It is the petiole of the leaf modified into a flattened lamina like structure.

• It is not Differentiated into nodes and internodes .

• It doesn't arise in the axil of the leaf and us itself a part of the leaf .

• It has a bud in its axil which dovelops into a branch .

• It does not have scales or spines .

• It is sub-coreaceous and never succulent. It doesn't store food and water .

$\huge {\red {\underline {\underline {\mathtt{Phylloclade : }}}}}$

• It is a stem modified into a flattened leaf like structure.

• It is Differentiated into nodes and internodes .

• It dovelops in the axil of the leaf.

• It does not bear any axillary bud .

• Modified leavescare present in the form of spines or scales on its nodes .

• It is usually thick , fleshy and succulent due to shortage of food and water.

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