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The spur of pinus occelsa is

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Unifoliar
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Bifoliar
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Trifoliar
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D
Pentafoliar
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Solution

The correct option is C Pentafoliar
Pinus is characterised by the presence of dimorphic leaves that is having two kinds of leaves. Scale leaves and green foliage leaves. The scale leaves on dwarf branches are known as cataphylls. The foliage leaves are green, long and needle shaped (acicular). Leaves are found on the apex of dwarf shoot. The dwarf shoot with foliage leaves (needles) is called as spur.The number of needles in spur varies from one to five.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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