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Cladode is a stem modification. Comnment on it.

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Cladode is a flattened or cylindrical stem similar to Phylloclade but with one or two internodes only. Their stem nature is evident by the fact that they bear buds, scales and flowers. eg. Asparagus (cylindrical cladode), Ruscus (flattened Cladode).
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