Definitions / Explanation :

$(i)$ Spine

$(ii)$ Bulb

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$(i)$ In some plants, apical bud, axillary bud develop into pointed, hard, woody protective structure. It is called spine. e.g. Pomegranate, Karamdi etc.

$(ii)$ Onion is a bulb. It is covered by dry scaly leaves.

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