AIIMS2001BotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Velamen is a specialized tissue found in
Options
- Aaerial roots of orchids
- Bsucculent leaves
- Cpneumatophores
- Dstilt roots.
Correct answer
A. aerial roots of orchids
Step-by-step solution
Velamen is a dead spongy tissue present in epiphytic roots (hygroscopic roots). With the help of velamen, these roots are able to absorb water from moist atmosphere, dew and rain.