The bud on leaves used in reproduction is called as
A
Axillary bud
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B
Adventitious bud
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C
Vegetative bud
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Adventitious bud Some buds are formed in the axils of leaves; their distribution on the stem is the same as that of leaves. These are known as adventitious buds. They are a type of natural vegetative reproduction in many species, e.g. many kinds of grass, quaking aspen and Canada thistle.