Question

in prickly poppy plant, the leaves are modified into _____ for defensive purpose​

Answer 1

Answer:

Leaves of certain plants become wholly or partially modified for defensive purpose into sharp, pointed structures known as spines. Thus, in prickly pear the minute leaves of the axillary bud are modified into spines.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Leaves of certain plants become wholly or partially modified for defensive purpose into sharp, pointed structures known as spines. Thus, in prickly pear the minute leaves of the axillary bud are modified into spines. ... Their function is to protect the axillary bud that they bear in their axil.