Question

Differentiate between the following:

Parallel venation and reticulate venation

Answer 1

Parallel Venation

1. In this type of venation,veins and veinlets are irregularly distributed in the lamina, forming a network.

2. Examples are peepal, mango and guava leaves.

Reticulate Venation

1. In this type of venation, veins are parallel to each other.

2. Examples are banana, grass and wheat leaves.