Question

How are phylloclades different from cladodes?

Answer 1

1. The phylloclade is a branch that is modified into a leaf-like structure for photosynthesis.
2. A cladode is a stem that is modified into a leaf-like structure for photosynthesis.

Phylloclades	Cladodes
These are modified stems which perform functions of leaves.	These are shoot systems in which leaves do not develop.
These are leaf like with spiny tips.	These are flattened structures.
Nodes and internodes are present.	Only internodes are present.
Example: Acacia, etc.	Example: Euphorbia, etc.