_______ is a modified stem which is green, flat, fleshy and the leaves are modified into spines.

Cladode

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Phylloclade

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Solution

The correct option is B Phylloclade
Most plants of arid regions have flattened modified stems, or fleshy cylindrical structures. They are green because of chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis. Such types of modified stem are called phylloclades. Examples are Opuntia, Euphorbia.

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