Ephermerals are a type of xerophytes

Options

A. Drought escapping
B. Drought resisting
C. Drought enduring
D. None of the above

Answer

A

Explanation

Types of xerophytes:
1) Drought escapers/Drought evaders(Ephemerals): A plant living for a few days is called ephermerals. E.g. Argemone.
2) Drought resisting or Succulents: Resist drought by accumulating water in their tissues. E.g.: Opuntia, Aloe, Agave, Cacti, Asparagus and Euphorbia.
3) Non-succulent perinneals : Real drought resistant plants. E.g: Calotropris, Acacia, Capparis, Nerium.