Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Which of the following plants bears moniliform roots ?
A
Momordica
B
Curcuma
C
Dahlia
D
Asparagus
Answer
Momordica
Explanation
Solution
Moniliform or beaded roots are fleshy adventitious roots which are swollen at regular intervals like beads of a necklace, e.g., Basella rubra (Indian spinach), Momordica and some grasses.