Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Epiphyllous buds serve the function of
A
Respiration
B
Nutrition
C
Reproduction
D
Absorption
Answer
Reproduction
Explanation
Solution
Epiphyllous bud is a type of adventitious bud, i.e, not originating from stem apex or axil of a leaf. Usually it develops from margin (or leaf surface) of leaf as in Bryophytlum, Kalanchoe etc. It serves the function of vegetative propagation.