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(B) The leaves of $Victoria 	ext{ } regia$ (a giant water lily) are known for their immense size and rigidity. This structural support is provided by

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Stellate sclereids

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(B) The leaves of $Victoria 	ext{ } regia$ (a giant water lily) are known for their immense size and rigidity. This structural support is provided by the presence of $stellate 	ext{ } sclereids$ (also known as $astrosclereids$) within the leaf tissue. These star-shaped cells act as a mechanical framework, providing strength and preventing the large leaves from collapsing or tearing under their own weight or water currents.

The leaves of $Victoria \text{ } regia$ are rigid due to the presence of:

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