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Acacia shows _________ of the petiole.

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Phyllode
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Phylloclade
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Cladode
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Hook
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Solution

The correct option is A Phyllode
In Acacia, the petiole or any part of the rachis becomes flattened or winged taking the shape of the leaf and turning green in colour. This flattened or
winged petiole or rachis is known as the phyllode.
So, the correct option is 'Phyllode'.

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