Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct for Euphorbia?
(i) Leaves modified into spines
(ii) Stem modified into leaf like organ
(iii) Cyathium inflorescence
(iv) Ratio of male and female flowers is one to many respectively

• A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
• B. (ii), (i) and (iii)
• C. Only (i)
• D. Only (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (ii), (i) and (iii)

Statement iv is not related to Euphorbia. In Euphorbia, leaves are modified into spines and provide protection. Stem is modified into leaf like organ and perform photosynthesis. Cyathium is a special type of inflorescence found in Euphorbia species.