Stem of the plant given below spreads horizontally on the ground indicating that it is a _____.

climber

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creeper

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herb

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shrub

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Solution

The correct option is B creeper
Creeper plants like watermelon, muskmelon, pumpkin, etc., have flexible, soft, weak and green stem. Due to the size of their fruits, creeper plants cannot climb other trees or structures for support. Hence, they grow horizontally along the ground.

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