Question

Free lateral stipules occur in

• A. Mango$/$ Mangifera
• B. Maize$/$ Zea
• C. Rice$/$ Oryza
• D. China Rose$/$ Hibiscus

Answer 1

The correct option is D

China Rose$/$ Hibiscus

There are different types of stipules present in plants such as lateral, ventral, scaly, intrapetiolar, interpetiolar, ochreate, spinous, tendrillar. In ochreate, the stipules are in the form of a tubular sheath around the internode. These are seen in Polygonum. Tendrillar stipules occur in Smilax. In lateral stipules, stipules are present laterally on the side of the base of petiole. Examples include Hibiscus/China rose. Thus, the correct answer is 'China Rose / Hibiscus.'