Morphology of Plants Archive

Comparison between rhizome and corm

Rhizome Corm 1.    It is a prostrate, thickened underground stem 2.    It is usually branched and rarely unbranched. 3.    It is elongated in shape. 4.    It contains a less amount of food material. 5.    They are generally perennial and live …

Difference between spine and thorn

Comparison between thorn and spine Spine Thorn Spines are modifications of leaves or parts of leaves. Their function is protection and also prevent excessive water loss. Does not deeply seated and not connected to vascular bundle Exogenous in origin Thorns …