A short, green, flattened branch resembling a leaf arising from the axil of a reduced scale leaf is called
Phylloclade
Cladode
Phyllode
Stipule
A cladode is a short, green, flattened branch that resembles a leaf and arises from the axil of a reduced-scale leaf. It is a modified stem and is typically photosynthetic, performing the function of a leaf. This adaptation is seen in plants like the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) and the asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri). Hence, option 2 is the correct answer