Asparagus is a

Phyllode

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Phylloclade

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Cladode

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Branch

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Solution

The correct option is C Cladode
Asparagus is characterized by tall, stout stems, which conduct photosynthesis. When these thick fleshy asparagus spears grow, flat green leaflike structures develop in the axils of the scale leaves (true leaves). These are the cladodes, which are in fact modified stems.
Thus the correct answer is option C.

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