Q. Which one of the following is an example for sub-aerial modification of stem?

A) Agave
B) Oxalis
C) Asparagus
D) Tridax
Explanation

Oxalis (wood sorrel) is an example of runners, which are the sub-aerial weak stem modification. Runners are those creepers that grow horizontal or prostrate in all directions above the ground, possess long internodes and nodes bearing scale leaves and adventitious roots on the lower side.

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