Difference between Tendrils & Spines.
Tendril:
A tendril is a modified leaf that has been coiled into a thin thread-like structure.
Spines:
The spine is a leaf-like structure that is strong, thin, and sharp-pointed.
Tendril | Spines |
1. Tendrils are usually seen in climbers. | 1. Spines are seen in succulent and desert plants. |
2. Tendrils help the plants to climb up. | 2. They protect the plants and also lower the rate of transpiration. |
3. Tendrils can conduct photosynthesis due to the presence of chlorophyll. | 3. There is the presence of vascular bundles in the spines. |