Q. Which of the following has epiphytic features and aerial and flattened photosynthetic roots, without formal organization of stem and leaves?
A) Tinospora
B) Trapa
C) Taeniophyllum
D) Vanda
Explanation
Taeniophyllum is an epiphytic orchid with thick, flattened, photosynthetic roots. These roots are green aerial, adventitious, which prepare food materials by photosynthesis. The stem and leaves are absent.
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