Question

Leaves are modified into spines in_______.

Answer 1

Opuntia:

1. This plant is also known as prickly pear.
2. It belongs to the cactus family and bear spines.
3. These are xerophytic plants that grow in dry and arid regions such as deserts.
4. In Opuntia, the leaves are modified into spines to reduce the water loss caused due to transpiration.

Final answer: Leaves are modified into spines in Opuntia.