The fleshy mesomorph of a plant is the source of palm oil which is now in common use as an edible oil. This plant is known by the botanical name

Metroxylon rumphii

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Elaeis guineensis

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Phoenix sylvestris

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Calamus rotung

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Solution

The correct option is B Elaeis guineensis
Palm oil is derived from the mesocarp of the fruit named Elaeis guineensis which is an African oil palm.
So the correct option is B.

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