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A monocot leaf has parallel venation but...

A monocot leaf has parallel venation but there are some monocot leaves which have reticulate venation viz.

A

Calophyllum

B

Corymbium

C

Dioscorea (Yams)

D

All the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Leaf Venation**: - Monocot leaves typically exhibit parallel venation, where the veins run parallel to each other along the length of the leaf. - Dicot leaves, on the other hand, generally show reticulate (or net-like) venation, where the veins form a complex network. 2. **Identifying the Exception**: - While most monocots have parallel venation, there are exceptions where some monocot leaves display reticulate venation. 3. **Examples of Monocots with Reticulate Venation**: - One such example of a monocot that exhibits reticulate venation is **Dioscorea**, commonly known as yams. - This is significant because it deviates from the typical characteristics of monocot leaves. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question about monocot leaves that have reticulate venation is **Dioscorea (yams)**.
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