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Sheathing leaf base is found in monocots...

Sheathing leaf base is found in monocots like

A

Sugarcane

B

China-rose

C

Acacia

D

Bougainvillea

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sheathing Leaf Base**: - A sheathing leaf base is a broad leaf base that wraps around the stem, resembling an envelope. This structure is characteristic of certain plants, particularly monocots. 2. **Identifying Monocots**: - Monocots are a group of flowering plants that typically have one cotyledon in their seeds. They often exhibit specific morphological features, including sheathing leaf bases. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question provides four options: - **Sugarcane**: Known to be a monocot. - **China Rose**: This is a dicot, not a monocot. - **Acacia**: Another example of a dicot. - **Bougainvillea**: Also a dicot. 4. **Determining the Correct Answer**: - Since the question asks for a plant with a sheathing leaf base that is a monocot, we can conclude that: - **Sugarcane** is the only option that fits the criteria of being a monocot with a sheathing leaf base. - Therefore, the correct answer is **Sugarcane**. ### Final Answer: **Sugarcane** ---
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