NEET2016BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual
Which of the following is not a stem modification?
Options
- APitcher of Nepenthes
- BThorns of Citrus
- CTendrils of cucumber
- DFlattened structures of Opuntia
Correct answer
A. Pitcher of Nepenthes
Step-by-step solution
Pitcher of Nepenthes is a modification of the leaf. Nepenthes species usually produce two types of pitchers, known as leaf dimorphism. Appearing near the base of the plant are the large lower traps, which typically sit on the ground. The upper or aerial pitchers are usually smaller, coloured differently, and possess different features from the lower pitchers. These upper pitchers usually form as the plant reaches maturity and the plant grows taller. To keep the plant steady, the upper pitchers often form a loop in