HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of plant loses its leaves in the cool season?
A
deciduous
B
evergreen
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Deciduous plants are the plants which shed their leaves in winter season. The maple tree is an example of a deciduous plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deciduous plants drop their leaves at the end of every growing season, whereas evergreens keep their leaves for up to several years. Herbaceous plants have soft, flexible aerial portions and commonly die back each year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common examples of deciduous trees include oak, maple, and hickory trees. Oak trees are characteristic deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall and re-grow them in the spring.

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