Question

Explain some of the modifications of leaves found in plants.​

Answer 1

Some of the leaf modifications are:​

1. Leaf spines - In certain plants, leaves or parts of leaves get modified into pointed structures called spines. Spines help to reduce the loss of water by transpiration. They also protect the plant from grazing animals. Example, cactus.​
2. Scale leaves - In some plants, the leaves are modified into scale leaves. They protect the buds and also store food and water. For example, onions.​
3. Leaf tendril - In some plants, the leaf is modified into a thin thread-like coiled structure called tendril. A tendril stretches out and coils around a suitable object to provide support to the weak stems of the plant. For example, sweet pea.​