Morphology of Flowering PlantsHard

Question

The plant, which bears clinging roots, is

Options

A.Trapa
B.orchid
C.screw pine
D.Podostemon

Solution

Clinging roots are modified adventitious roots meant for providine mechanical support. These arise from the axils of leaves or nodes of the stem and pierce the ubstratum plant to facilitate fixation eg, orchids, ivy.

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