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In Duranta, axillary buds and in Carrisa the apical bud is modified into stem thorns, what is correct for Ulex? It has

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Leaf tendrils and stem spines

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Leaf spines

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Stem thorns

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Both stem thorns as well as leaf spines

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Solution

The correct option is D Both stem thorns as well as leaf spines
In Duranta, axillary buds and in Carrisa the apical bud is modified into stem thorns, for ulex both stem thorns as well as leaf spines are modified.
Hence, option D is correct.

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