Which of the following plants have aerenchyma tissue?
A
Jade plant
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B
Aloe vera
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C
Maize
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D
Hydrilla
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Solution
The correct option is D Hydrilla Hydrilla is a hydrophyte, that is, it grows in water. Due to the presence of large cavities, aerenchyma tissue provides buoyancy to the plant, which helps them float on water.