A leaf is identified from
Flat green lamina
Presence of leaf blade and petiole
Presence of axillary bud
Occurrence of chlorophyll
Reticulate venation is found in dicot leaves while in monocot leaves venation is of parallel type. Biology being a ‘Science of exceptions’, find out any exception to this generalisation.
Justify the following statements on the basis of external features
$(i)$ Underground parts of a plant are not always roots
$(ii)$ Flower is a modified shoot
The reticulate venation is commonly found in the leaves of
Draw diagrams of a typical monocot and dicot leaves to show their venation pattern.
Importance :
$(i)$ Rhizom
$(ii)$ Stipular tendril