In this plant the buds are in the margin of leaves. If leaf of this plant falls on a moist soil, each bud can give rise to a new plant. This plant is
(a) Bryophyllum
(b) Sprout leaf plant
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Algae
Correct Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
In this plant, the buds are in the margin of leaves. If the leaf of this plant falls on moist soil, each bud can give rise to a new plant. This plant is bryophyllum and sprout leaf plant.
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