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B
petiole
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C
lamina
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D
leaf tip
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Solution
The correct option is B petiole In Australian Acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived. Hence,in these plants, the petioles are modified. They expand, become green and perform photosynthesis. These modified petioles capable of performing photosynthesis and synthesising food are called phyllodes.