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Pulvinus leaf base is found in

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Peanuts
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Chickpeas
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Sundews
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Pine
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Solution

The correct option is B Chickpeas
The leaf is attached to the node of the stem at the leaf base. Most dicot plants have a distinct leaf base. But in some leguminous plants the leaf base may be swollen. This swollen leaf base is called the pulvinus. Example : Chickpeas and peanuts.

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