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(C) In $Argemone$ $mexicana$ (Mexican poppy),the leaf margins are modified into sharp spines to protect the plant from herbivores and reduce water los

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(C) In $Argemone$ $mexicana$ (Mexican poppy),the leaf margins are modified into sharp spines to protect the plant from herbivores and reduce water loss. Therefore,the leaf blade becomes spinous.

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