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B
Phyllode
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C
Corm
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D
Phylloclade
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E
Rhizome
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Solution
The correct option is E Phyllode Phyllode is a leaf modification. Modification of leaf petiole results in the formation of phyllode. It is a xerophytic adaptation. Cladode and phylloclade are stem modification. All these perform photosynthesis. Corm is a modified stem. It stores the food. Rhizome is a modified stem. It forms new root and shoot upwards.