5 Questions
What is the general character of the stem in pharmacognosy?
Formed of segments called internodes jointed at points at which leaves arise
Which type of stem is characterized by being thick and fleshy due to stored water?
Succulent
In what kind of stem does the main axis of the plant lie along the ground, with roots & aerial shoots given at each node?
Creeping
Which type of stem is usually covered with cork and is found in shrubs & trees with large amounts of secondary xylem?
Woody
What kind of stem has hollow internodes and enlarged nodes, as seen in plants like maize?
Hollow internodes and enlarged nodes
Test your knowledge of herbs, volatile oils, alkaloids, and resins in pharmacognosy with this quiz. Explore the general characteristics of plant stems and the definition of herbs in pharmacognosy.
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