Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called _______.
A modified stem that is flattened and capable of unlimited growth is called as phylloclade. It carries out photosynthesis. It is a xerophytic adaptation. Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called phylloclade. Examples include Opuntia. Opuntia is a xerophytic plant, in which leaves are modified into spine to reduce the rate of respiration. A modified stem capable of limited growth is called as cladode. It carries out photosynthesis. Examples include Ruscus, Asparagus species. Phyllode is a petiole modified into a leaf-like structure. Thus, the correct answer is 'Phylloclade.'