Question

Leaf tendrils and foliar stipules are found in this plant

• A. Derris indica
• B. Pisum sativum
• C. Crotalaria juncea
• D. Trigonella foenum-graecum

Hint:

Pea (Pisum) is the go-to example for leaf tendrils and large stipules — memorise classic species for morphological features.
If a question mentions both tendrils and prominent stipules together, think "Pea/Fabaceae" first.
Distinguish tendrils (modified leaf/leaflet) from tendrils that are modified stems in other climbers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

\emph{Pisum sativum} (pea) is a classic example of a plant bearing leaf tendrils and conspicuous foliar stipules. In pea, the terminal leaflet or rachis is often modified into tendrils which help in climbing, and the leaves have large foliar stipules at the base that are leaf-like. \emph{Derris indica}, \emph{Crotalaria} and \emph{Trigonella} do show leaf modifications in places but are not the standard textbook examples combining both prominent tendrils and large foliar stipules as in \emph{Pisum}. Hence option (2) is correct.