Succulence, the storage of water in fleshy tissues, is most commonly observed in which plant organs?
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Correct answer: Stems and leaves
Stems (as in cacti) and leaves (as in aloe) are the primary sites for water storage in succulents. Large vacuoles in the parenchyma cells allow the plant to store significant water reserves.
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