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In Ruscus, the stem is a
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2011
Options:
  • A phyllode
  • B cladode
  • C offset
  • D sucker
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The correct answer is: cladode
When the stem becomes green, flattened or fleshy and carry out photosynthesis, this is called phylloclade. The short, green, cylindrical or flattened phylloclade with one or two internode is called clodode, e.g., Ruscus.

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