Plant Kingdom Question 270

Question: Cataphylls are [BHU 1991]

Options:

A) Leaves of Selaginella

B) Scaly leaves of Pinus

C) Needles of Pinus

D) Foliar leaves of Pinus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Brown membranous scale leaves (cataphylls) present on both long and dwarf shoots and serve to conserve water around the branches.