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Give reason why the stem is green and fleshy in cactus.

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Cactus is a xerophytic plant. The stem of the plant is modified into flat, green, fleshy structure, which helps in storage of water and also performs photo- synthesis. The leaves are modified to spines and it helps in reducing transpiration.
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