Modifications of Aerial Stems: 6 Types | Plants
The following points highlight the six main types of modification of aerial stems. The types are: 1. Stem Tendrils 2. Hooks 3. Stem Thorns 4. Phylloclade's 5. Cladodes 6. Thalamus. Type # 1. Stem Tendrils: Tendrils are thread-like sensitive structures which can coil around a support and help the plant in climbing. They may be branched or un-branched. Branched stem [...]