Tendrils are found in the following plants. Identify whether they are stem tendrils or leaf tendrils. a. Cucumber

b. Peas

c. Pumpkins

d. Grapevine

e. Watermelons

a. Cucumber – Stem tendrils

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.

b. Peas – Leaf tendrils

Leaves are often modified to perform functions other than photosynthesis. They are converted into tendrils for climbing.

c. Pumpkins – stem tendrils

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.

d. Grapevines – stem tendrils

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.

e. Watermelons – stem tendrils

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb.