Question

Whole leaf is modified into tendril in

• A. Lathyrus aphaca
• B. Lathyrus odoratus
• C. Pisum sativum
• D. Lens culinaris

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Lathyrus aphaca

There are various parts of leaf that modifies into tendrils in plants. In plants, either whole leaf, upper leaflets, terminal leaflet, petiole or stipule gets modified into tendril. In wild pea (Lathyrus aphaca), the entire leaf is modified into tendril. In sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) and pea (Pisum sativum), the upper leaflets modified into tendrils. In Naravelia, the terminal leaflet is modified into tendrils. In Glory lilly, the leaf tip modified into tendril. In Clematis, the petiole, rachis and petiolules are modified into tendril. In Smilax, the stipule is modified into tendril.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Lathyrus aphaca.'