In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of
- adventitious root
- stem
- leaf
- stipules
Answer
(2) stem
Solution
As per NCERT, axillary buds of stems may also get modified into woody, straight and pointed thorns.
⇒ Thorns are found in many plants such as Citrus and Bougainvillea; they protect plants from browsing animals.
∴ Thorns of Bougainvillea are modifications of the stem.
Answer: (2)