Question

A highly condensed discoidal stem bearing a large number of fleshy leaves are found in

• A. Colocasia
• B. Allium
• C. Ginger
• D. Carrot

Answer 1

The correct option is B Allium

A. Colocasia has modified stem known as the corm, which is short, thick, highly condensed, swollen, usually unbranched, underground stem.

B. Allium has modified stem known as the bulb, which is a modification of underground stem and consists of a reduced discoid (disc-shaped) stem and several fleshy scales or leaves.

C. Ginger has modified known as the rhizome, which is a perennial, fleshy, dorsiventral and horizontal underground stem growing beneath the surface of the soil.

D. Carrot has modified tap root which is conical in shape (widest at the top, tapering smoothly towards the bottom).

So, the correct answer is 'Allium'.