Which of the following monocot shows anomalous secondary growth?

Maize

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Wheat

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Dracena

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Rice

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Solution

The correct option is C Dracena
In monocotyledons, vascular bundles are closed. The secondary growth is absent due to lack of cambium but in some plants like Dracena and Yucca secondary growth takes place. Anomolous secondary growth occurs in Dracena and absent in maize, wheat and rice.
Ths, the correct answer is option C.

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