Question

Ring bark is characteristic of Betula and scaly bark of

• A. Eucalyptus
• B. Psidium
• C. Both (A) and (B)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (A) and (B)

There are different types of bark depending on the arrangement of tissues. One of them is scaly bark in which subsequent periderm layer develops as overlapping scales. Patches of bark form and can be shed. It is found in Eucalyptus and Psidium.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.