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Of what use do you think are the spring − like parts of butterfly pea (gokarna), the passion flower (krishnakamal and the grapevine, to the plant?)

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The spring−like part emerging from the butterfly pea, the passion flower and the grapevine is called ‘tendril’. Tendrils are threadlike structures that develop from the stem and intertwine around whatever they touch. In this way they help the plants to climb when they have weak stems.


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