The fleshy buds helping in perrennation in hydrophytes are called
A
turions
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B
bulbils
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C
corms
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D
bulbs
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Solution
The correct option is A turions Introduction to perennation
Perennation refers to the ability of plants and some lower organisms to survive under unfavourable conditions and then germinate later when favourable conditions prevail.
Turions
Turions are fleshy buds developed in hydrophytic aquatic plants that serve for perennation and vegetative multiplication.