Question

Monocot leaves have parallel venation but there are some monocot leaves which have reticulate venation viz

• A. All the above
• B. Dioscorea (Yams)
• C. Calophyllum
• D. Corymbium

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dioscorea (Yams)

Venation

The arrangement of veins on a leaf lamina is called venation. Venation is of two types:-

• Reticulate venation- Reticulate venation is a type of arrangement of veins and veinlets in the lamina of leaves where they form a network. It is a characteristic of dicotyledons.
• Parallel venation- Parallel venation is a type of arrangement of veins and veinlets in the lamina of leaves where they lie parallel to each other. It is a characteristic of monocotyledons.

Dioscorea (Yams)

Dioscorea is a monocot angiosperm that consists of leaves with reticulate venation.

Final answer
(c) Dioscorea (Yams)