Morphology of Flowering PlantsHard
Question
Velemen is found in
Options
A.roots of screwpine
B.aerial and terrestrial roots of orchids
C.leaves of Ficus elastica
D.aerial roots for orchids
Solution
The aerial roots hanging from epiphytic plants such as orchis (eg. Vanda) are known as epiphytic poots. These roots are urrounded by a spongy tissue, velamen which is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the surrounding air.
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