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What is the exact location and function of Pulvinus ?

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Dear student,
Pulvinus is a group of cells present at the base of a leaf or a leaflet.
Function :
1. It is responsible for the change in the position of the leaf.
2. It is responsible for the folding of the leaves when flowers are touched or injured.


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