Petiole is modified into tendril in

Passiflora

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Gloriosa

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Pisum

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Clematis

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Solution

The correct option is D Clematis
Tendrils are modified stem, leaf or petioles. They help in support and attachment by clasping and gripping nearby objects. In Passiflora, the tendrils is modified axillary bud. In Pisum and Gloriosa, leaf has been modified into tendrils. In Clematis, petiole is modified into tendril.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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