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A detached leaf of Bryophyllum products new plants. How ?

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In Bryophyllum, the leaf is succulent and notched on its margin. Advections buds develop at these notches and are called epiphyllous buds . They develop into new plants forming a root system and become independent plants when the leaf gets decayed.
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