Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
In some_____ , the leaf base may become swollen and is called as_____ .
A
monocots, sheathing leaf base
B
legumes, pulvinus
C
legumes, sheathing leaf base
D
monocots, pulvinus
Answer
legumes, pulvinus
Explanation
Solution
In many legumes, leaf base is swollen, it is known as pulvinus. It is responsible for sleep and shock movements of certain leaves, e.g., .