Question

What is a tendril? Name the two types of tendrils.

Answer 1

Tendril:

1. Tendrils are thread-like thin growths on climbing portions' stems or leaves.
2. Tendrils help in the climbing plants.
3. Tendrils are touch-sensitive.
4. They are positively thigmotropism, meaning they grow towards anything they come into contact with.

Types of tendrils:

There are two types of tendrils such as stem tendrils, and leaf tendrils.

1. Stem tendril:

• Stem tendrils are modified branches or sections of the stem in some stemmed plants.
• Stem tendrils are found in bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and grapevine.

2. Leaf tendrils:

• Leaf tendrils are found in plants such as peas and glory lilies.
• They help the plants ascend by looping around neighboring supports.