Question

The plant of Oxalis propagate by

• A. Suckers
• B. Rhizomes
• C. Runners
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Runners

• The runner is a creeping stem with long internodes, running horizontally on the soil surface. The nodes bear axillary buds, scale leaves, and adventitious roots. Runner arises from an axillary bud. A mother plant often produces a number of runners in all direction. Runners break off and grow into individual plants, and thus help in vegetative propagation. Examples – C-Cynodon (Lawn grass), Oxalis (Wood sorrel), Centella (Or. Thalkudi), etc.
• Hence The plant of Oxalis propagate by Runners.
• So, the correct answer is 'Runners'.