Cactus spines are modified stems.
Why it is true
Cactus spines are modified leaves. Over the course of evolution, the leaves became spines to reduce water loss and protect the plant from herbivores. Photosynthesis is then carried out by the fleshy stem.
Source: USDA Forest Service
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