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An example of monocots showing secondary growth in stem is

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Lilium
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Cocos
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Asparagus
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Yucca
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The correct option is D Yucca
Secondary growth is increase in the circumference / girth of the plant organs due to the formation of secondary tissues in stelar and extra stelar regions. Normally secondary growth takes place in roots and stem of dicotyledons and gymnosperms. Due to lack of cambium in monocotyledons, secondary growth is absent. But exceptionally, secondary growth takes place in some monocotyledons, such as palm, Yucca, Dracaena etc.

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