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Plants that have spiky leaves may not be eaten by animals as much. Therefore those plants will live long enough to reproduce and make more plants that also have spiky leaves. It is one of several characteristics that help plants survive.
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∙ 11y agoTo minimize the absorption of water from the free surface of leaves.
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∙ 9y agoThe majority of the plants with hairy leaves are alpine plants. Some of these include sagebrush, Potentilla nitida, and Rhododendron.
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∙ 9y agoPlants have small hairs on their leaves and stems called trichomes. These structures are important for defense from herbivory and protection from cold, heat and drought.
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∙ 6y agoFor protection against animals or birds eating the leaves - and to increase the surface area of the leaf, so as to gain more nutrients from sunlight.
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∙ 15y agoto protect from the wind
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∙ 13y agothe answer is to ask your teacher
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Are birch tree leaves hairy on lower surface?
the gay ******* climbed the hairy dick to suck on it.
Why are leaves of plants green short answers?
What is the green substance in leaves of plants? The green substance in the leaves of plants is a pigment called chlorophyll
Are leaves of betula populifolia hairy or smooth on the lower surface?
The leaves of Betula populifolia are smooth on the lower surface.
What plants have broad leaves?
plants having reticulate venation have broad leaves
Name some plants that grow from leaves?
plants from leaves
How do hairy leaves help plants cope with the chaparral ecosystem?
Well, the female leaves love a scruffy male leaf. See, in chaparral system, it is all about the sweaty hairy leaves for the female leaves. Hope that helps!
Does the dahlia plant have hairy leaves?
The leaves are slightly hairy.
Does begonia plant have smooth or hairy leaves?
the answer is the plant has very hairy smooth leaves.
What is the purpose of the hairy leaves in the patola leaves?
the leaves of patola
What types of leaves are hairy?
African violets have "hairy" leaves and so does a plant commonly called Lambs Ear.
What plant has pink flowers with hairy leaves?
A type of plant that has pink flowers and hairy leaves is called a Woodland Margin.
What plants have hairy leaves and flowers?
Many alpine plants have short hairs on both leaves and flowers. It is thought that this detail helps avoid moisture loss by cutting down on air movement.
Why does most leaves have to be hairy?
to keep warm :) and protect baby leaves
What is the protective structure of oregano?
hairy leaves and stem
Are birch tree leaves hairy on lower surface?
the gay ******* climbed the hairy dick to suck on it.
What is a type of plant with thick leaves that help store water?
calachuchi,lily,gumamela,rose,sampaguita
Why do water moss ferns have hairy leaves?
because they were born that way
