DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Stem modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as
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phyllodes
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phylloclades
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cladodes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In Opuntia, the stem is modified into a flattened green structure to perform the functions of leaves, (i.e., photosynthesis).
Detailed explanation-2: -Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as phylloclades.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phylloclade is a specialized photosynthetic stem present mostly in xerophytes. It is a green, flattened or cylindrical structure which has distinct nodes and internodes. The examples are Opuntia and Cocoloba.
Detailed explanation-4: -A phylloclade is a flattened, photosynthetic branch or stem that resembles or performs the function of a leaf.
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