(C) phyllode is a modified petiole or rachis that becomes flattened and leaf-like,taking over the photosynthetic function of the leaf.This adaptation

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(C) phyllode is a modified petiole or rachis that becomes flattened and leaf-like,taking over the photosynthetic function of the leaf.This adaptation is commonly observed in certain members of the subfamily $Mimosoideae$ (e.g.,$Acacia$ $auriculiformis$).In these plants,the true leaves are often bipinnate and shed early,while the petiole expands to form the phyllode.

Class 11 Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants Description of Some Important Families

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Phyllodes are common among which of the following plant families?

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Malvaceae
B
Papilionatae
C
Mimosoideae
D
Solanaceae

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Match the following examples with their respective Bentham and Hooker series:

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$(1)$ $Hibiscus \text{ } rosa-sinensis$ $(A)$ $Disciflorae$

$(2)$ $Rosa \text{ } indica$ $(B)$ $Calyciflorae$

$(3)$ $Madhuca \text{ } indica$ $(C)$ $Thalamiflorae$

$(4)$ $Citrus \text{ } limon$ $(D)$ $Heteromerae$

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$(1)$ $Hibiscus \text{ } rosa-sinensis$	$(A)$ $Disciflorae$
$(2)$ $Rosa \text{ } indica$	$(B)$ $Calyciflorae$
$(3)$ $Madhuca \text{ } indica$	$(C)$ $Thalamiflorae$
$(4)$ $Citrus \text{ } limon$	$(D)$ $Heteromerae$