Morphology of Flowering PlantsHard

Question

Velamen present in orchids help in

Options

A.absorbing water from support
B.respiration
C.absorption of moisturefrom air
D.synthesizing food

Solution

Orchids are the epiphytes that posses aerial roots. These roots contanin a spongy tissue called velamen whose function is to absorb moisture from the air.

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