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clasping roots
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Which plant has clasping roots?
Clasping roots are mainly found in plants called epiphytes. (parasitic plants). Epiphytes grow on top of other plnats and therefore they have no roots underground. Their roots perform the function of support on the host plant. They absorb water from the atmosphere and mineral salt from dust particles which fall on the roots of the Epiphyte.
What is the function of clasping roots?
Provide support to weak plants
What is the adaptation of epiphytes plant?
Climbing plants generally develop tendrils to hold on the support for climbing up. some times these are provided with climbing roots also.
What are 5 types of climbers?
Twining, e.g morning glory; clasping roots e.g English ivy; scrambling e.g roses; adhesive pads e.g Boston ivy; Tendrils e.g money plant
What attaches the leaf to the plant?
The roots and stem. While roots hold most plants in place, and vines and some other plants have tendrils, slender stem-like structures, that attach themselves to objects to support the weight of the plant.
What Florida tree has hanging tendrils that turn into roots when they touch the ground?
the Banyan Tree
What kind of roots does orchid have?
There are over 20,000 species of orchid. Do you want to be a bit more specific?
Why are chloroplasts found in an orchid's root cell?
Orchids do not grow in soil- their roots are frequently in the air, attaching them to other things. Where most plant roots are hidden from light, orchid roots are exposed to the light.
What are the characteristics of climbers?
Climbers have weak stems and devices to climb up by hooks, tendrils or climbing roots.
What are the adaptation for obtaining sunlight?
How land plants get sunlight:Most land plants and trees have strong, woody stems to hold up their branches and leaves to get sufficient sunlight. Some plants however have soft, non-woody stems and cannot grow upright. So they need to have special adaptations to get their leaves in the best position to obtain sunlight. Such plant can be grouped as "creepers" or "climbers."CREEPERS:Creepers grow horizontally on the ground. Their shoots spread out on all sides of the main stem. Carpet grass and minosa are examples of creepers.CLIMBERS:Climbers climb onto supports such as walls, fences or other plants that have strong stems. Some climbers have tendrils or clasping roots to attach themselves to the supports.
What rainforest plant grows on other trees with its roots in the air?
The orchid.
Where does an orchid get water?
From rainwater and from moisture on any surface touching its roots.
