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Swollen leaf base found in leguminous plants is called

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leaf blade

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petiole

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stipules

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pulvinus

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Solution

The correct option is D pulvinus
The point of attachment of the leaf petiole to the stem is called pulvinus. In some leguminous plants, leaf base is swollen which is called pulvinus. Pulvinus regulates the movement of leaflets in plants like Mimosa.

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