Single Choice

Identify the group of plants possessing leaf tendrils.

APea, Glory lily
Correct Answer
BCucumber, Pumpkin
CWatermelon, Grapevine
DAll of these

Solution

Tendril a plant organ which is specialized to anchor and support vining stems. It may be modified leaves, leaflets, leaf tips or leaf stipules. However, they may be derived from the modified stem branches, e.g., grapes.
Leaf tip modified into tendrils, e.g., Glory lily.
Upper leaflets modified into tendrils, e.g., Pea.
So, the correct answer is " Pea , Glory lily ".

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