Question

X is a plant having modified roots. It grows on a host plant. Its roots penetrate into the stem tissues of the host plant.
(i) Name the plant X and the type of modified root it has.
(ii) It grows on the host plant. Justify.(any two points)

Answer 1

Answer:

(I)All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria

(II)For example, plants like Striga or Rhinanthus