Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 202

Question: Pinnately parallel venation is found in [Tamil Nadu 2001]

Options:

A) Canna

B) Grass

C) Zizyphus

D) Castor

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Pinnate or Unicostate parallel venation: The leaf lamina possesses single prominent vein which gives rise to a large number of lateral veins.

All the lateral veins run parallel towards margin.

e.g., Canna, Banana, Curcuma etc.