Question

The plants with weak stem growing by spreading on the ground are

• A. Creepers
• B. Runners
• C. Climbers
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Creepers

1. Creeper is considered to be the plant that grows along the ground, by means of extending stem or branches and produce fiber-like roots that arise from the base of the stem and such weak stem are called prostrate stem.
   
2. Runners are the stem that grows on the ground that forms adventitious roots and able to give rise to a new plant.
3. Climbers are the plants that climb up other plant or object by the help of tendrils.

So the correct option is 'Creepers'