Question

How many plants in the list have secondary growth these are given below?
Palm, Yucca, Dracena, Kingia, Smilax, Agave, Coconut

• A. $3$
• B. $5$
• C. $4$
• D. $7$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $7$

D. 7

EXPLANATION: Cell division of lateral meristem produces secondary tissues, characterised by thickening and increase in girth of the plant. Mainly it occurs in dicotyledon stems and roots and also in gymnosperms. But sometimes, abnormal or anomalous secondary growth is found in monocots like Palm, Yucca, Dracena, Kingia, Smilax, Agave, Coconut etc.

So, the correct answer is D.