Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 359
Question: Mentha (Mint) has one of the following
Options:
A) Sucker
B) Offset
C) Stolon
D) Rhizome
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Sucker is a sub aerial branch that arises from the main stem.
Initially it grows horizontally below the soil surface and later grow obliquely upward.
They are shorter and stouter than the runners.
e.g., Mentha arvensis and chrysanthemum.