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In Bougainvillea, weak stems rise up a support by clinging to it with the helo of curverd thorns, such plants are called as

A

tendrils

B

hooks

C

offsets

D

scramblers.

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D
Bougainvillea is one of many plants that fall into the scramblers category. These plants have long, flexible, curved stem thorns which help them in gripping neighbouring stems and climbing.
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