Green leaf like one internode long stem branches/phylloclades are called

Phylloclades

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Phyllodes

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Bulbils

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Cladodes

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Solution

The correct option is D Cladodes
The meanings of the following terms are:
-Phylloclade: It is a green photosynthetic flattened or rounded succulent stem with leaves either feebly developed or modified into spines. Ex- Opuntia, Casuriana, Euphorbia and Cactus.
-Cladode: Phylloclade usually having one or two internodes long and succulent is called as cladode. Ex- Asparagus and Ruscus.
-Phyllode: In this, the petiole becomes flattened and functions as a normal leaf. Ex- Australian acacia.
-Bulbils: A condensed, axillary fleshy bud is known as bulbil. It helps in vegetative reproduction in plants. Ex- Diascorea, Agave, Oxalis.
So, the correct answer is 'Option D- Cladodes'.

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	Phylloclade	Cladode
(i)	Both main stem and branches are modified to function like leaves.	Only the branches are modified to take over the function of leaves.
(ii)	Phylloclade has limited or definite growth.	Cladode has unlimited or indefinite growth.
(iii)	It consist of several nodes and internodes.	It is usually one internode long
(iv)	True leaves are commonly caducous.	True leaves are either reduced to scales or modified to spines.
(v)	Example: Rescus aculeatus, Asparagus etc.	Example: Opuntia, Euphorbia royleana etc.