Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Velamen is found in
A
roots of screwpine
B
aerial and terrestrial roots of orchids
C
leaves of Ficus elastica
D
aerial roots of orchids.
Answer
aerial roots of orchids.
Explanation
Solution
Velamen is found in aerial roots of orchids. In many epiphytic orchids, the aerial roots are covered by a hygroscopic velamen tissue. They absorb water from the atmosphere.