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The plant, which bears clinging roots, i...

The plant, which bears clinging roots, is

A

Podostemon

B

Orchid

C

Trapa

D

screwpine

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B
Clinging roots are modified adventitious roots meant for providing mechanical support. These arise from the axils of leaves or nodes of the stem and pierce the substratum plants to facilitate fixation e.g.orchids, ivy.
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