Plant Kingdom Question 282

Question: The foliage leaves or needles in Pinus are borne by

Options:

A) Branches of unlimited growth

B) Branches of limited growth

C) Branches of limited and unlimited growth

D) Female cones

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The foliage leaves are green, needle like and are born at the tips of the branches of limited growth or dwarf shoots only.