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Which of the following dicot plant show parallel venation?


A

Smilax

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B

Hibiscus

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C

Dioscorea

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D

Calophyllum

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Solution

The correct option is D

Calophyllum


The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

Parallel venation

  1. In parallel venation, veins of leaves of a plant run parallel to one another.
  2. Grass, grains, maize, banana, etc show parallel venation.

Callophylum

  1. Calophyllum is a tropical plant belonging to the family of Calloophyllaceae.
  2. They show parallel venation.
  3. They are used to making small boats or canoes.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Smilax shows reticulate venation.

Option B:

Hibiscus leaves shoes reticulate venation.

Option C:

Dioscorea shows reticulate venation

Final answer: Calophyllum shows parallel venation.


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