Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Parallel venation is a characteristic of monocots. Which of the following is an exception to this generalisation ?
A
Smilax
B
Colocasia
C
Alocasia
D
All of these
Answer
All of these
Explanation
Solution
In case of parallel venation, the veins run parallel to each other and network is not formed. This type of venation is the characteristic feature of monocots. There are few exceptions, e.g., Smilax, Colocasia, Alocasia, Dioscorea, etc.