Tendrils are found in the following plants. Identify whether they are stem tendrils or leaf tendrils. a. Cucumber

b. Peas


c. Pumpkins


d. Grapevine


e. Watermelons


a. Cucumber – Stem tendrils


Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.


b. Peas – Leaf tendrils


Leaves are often modified to perform functions other than photosynthesis. They are converted into tendrils for climbing.


c. Pumpkins – stem tendrils


Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.


d. Grapevines – stem tendrils


Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.


e. Watermelons – stem tendrils


Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.


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