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Why does water milfoils flowers form above the surface of the pond?
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∙ 12y ago
so it will protect them from predators
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Why does water mil foil have flowers that form above surface?
Water milfoil is a flowering plant despite living in water. Its flowers need to be pollinated in order for it to make seeds. It is wind pollinated so the flowers need to be above the water.
Type of plant which grows in water but with leaves and flowers appearing above the surface?
Emergent
Why do pond weed flowers grow above the water?
Accessibility to pollinating insects is a reason why pond weed flowers grow above the water. Aquatic plants whose male variety's pollen grains are water-pollinated by a female variety's floral stigmas contrastingly will not need the above-surface flowerings.
How can flowers help water lily's to reproduce?
Having flowers above the surface increases the number of pollinators who will reach the flower, such as bees and beetles. it also enables them to receive the pollen of flowers of the same species from a different body of water
Is cabomba a fully submerged plant?
No, Cabomba is a partially-submerged plant. It is rooted in soil at the bottom of the pond with its leaves, flowers, fruits on or above the surface of the water.
Do rattlesnakes swim above or below water?
above the water
Which plants live in fresh water?
Freshwater plants grow in ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams. Most have roots which anchor them in the mud at the bottom. Their stems grow through the water and their leaves and flowers open above the water's surface.
What do you call flowers that float on a pond?
could be water hyacinth Yes, water Hyacinth's do float on the water surface. Hyacinths have leaves that look like hippo ears. Water lilies also float on the water surface. They have flat leaves that fill the water surface and the flowers poke up among the leaves. Patti Rose www.rosepond.com
What are Purple Water Lilies?
Purple water lilies are fragrant and showy flowers that float on the water surface. The purple flowers typically have bright purple petals with yellow centers.
Why does a water milfoil have its flowers formed above the surface of the pond?
Alice:to make it look more attractive. Chloe:i think it is to pollanate the flower. alice was here init ;) p.s chloes cool :P Katty: HA. You GUYSSSS ! lol. Hannah: Hey Guys :]
How do colourful floating flowers help the water lily to reproduce?
The water lillie produces that pink flower that you may be able to see in the right season that produces seeds.
Is the water lily half-submerged?
A water lily is fully submerged an sends its leaves and flowers up to the surface.
