Question

Velamen and spongy tissue is found in

• A. Breathing roots
• B. Parasitic roots
• C. Tuberous roots
• D. Epiphytic roots

Answer 1

The correct option is D Epiphytic roots

Velamen is a spongy layer of dead cells, that covers the aerial roots of most orchids and certain other plants and may serve to absorb atmospheric moisture. Velamen is a spongy, multiple epidermis, that covers the roots of some epiphytic or semi-epiphytic plants. It is thick and capable of absorbing atmospheric moisture and nutrients.