Q. Expanded green stem of Opuntia is called
A) Phylloclade
B) Tendril
C) Bulbs
D) Cladode
Explanation
Phylloclade is a modified stem or branch of unlimited growth. It consists several nodes and internodes and may be flat or circular, fleshy, photosynthetic like green leaf, e.g., Opuntia.
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