Question

Which of the following plants have parallel venation in leaves?

• A. Mango tree
• B. Marigold
• C. Pea plants
• D. Sugarcane

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Sugarcane

The correct option is (D):

Explanation for correct option:

1. Leaves in which veins are present parallel to each other are said to have parallel venation.
2. Parallel venation is generally found in monocotyledonous plants.
3. Sugarcane is an example of a plant with parallel venation.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. The type of venation where an irregular network of veins originates from the midvein producing a web-like structure is called reticulate venation.
2. Mango trees have reticulate venation.

Option (B):

Leaves of marigold have a reticulate venation.

Option (C):

Leaves of pea plants have a reticulate venation.

Final Answer: Sugarcane has parallel venation in the leaves.