The difference between Phylloclade & Phyllode are:
Phylloclade
- It is the modification of stem.
- It develops in the axil of leaf.
- It has nodes and flowers
- Modified leaves are present in the form of spines and scales on its nodes
Phyllode
- It is the modification of petiole
- It has a bud in its axil which develops into a branch
- It does not have nodes and flowers
- It does not have spines and scales, as it is the modification of petiole.