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.