Which of these modification of stem is incorrect ?

Options

A. A lateral branch with short internodes and each node bearing a rosette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in a aquatic plants like pistia and Eicchornia.
B. In banana , pineapple and chrysanthemum, the lateral branches originate from the basal and underground portion of the main stem, grow horizontally beneath the soil and then come out obliquely upward giving rise to leafy shoots.
C. In plants like mint and jasmine a slender lateral branch arises from the base of the main axis and after growing aerially for some time arch downwards to touch the ground.
D. Axillary buds of stems may also get modified into woody , straight and pointed thorns which are found in many plants such as cucumber and pumpkin.

Answer

D