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because they have long stem .
Elza Olson
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∙ 12y agoSince hyacinth and lotus are aquatic animals and broad leaves , buoyant force of water acting on them will be more and helps them to float in the water.
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How does a lotus plant adapt itself to live in water?
A lotus plant adapts itself to live in water by developing leaves and stems that waxy in texture and essentially "hydrophobic." Lotus plants have achieved the hydrophobic effect.
Why the water lily has broad leaves and a hollow flexible stem?
Lotus is an aquatic plant fixed at the bottom of the pond. To reach the surface of the water lotus stems are thin & hollow.
What will happen if lotus leaves do not have waxy coating on them?
The leaves of the lotus will get damaged due to water
What is the texture of the leaves of water hyacinth?
Waxy and glossy
How do hyacinth get nutrients?
Hyacinth bulbs need to be planted in the sun. If they are not, they probably will not flower.
Why do Water lily leaves have waxy undersides?
YES! The waxy coat of the water hyacinth leaves is waterproof and covers a spongy parenchyma tissue. Together with its swollen stem, which is filled with more spongy parenchyma tissue, it makes the plant float.
How does a lotus plant adapt itself to live in water?
A lotus plant adapts itself to live in water by developing leaves and stems that waxy in texture and essentially "hydrophobic." Lotus plants have achieved the hydrophobic effect.
Are hyacinth bulbs perennial bulbs?
Hyacinth bulbs are perennial bulbs. Don't destroy the leaves because the hyacinth needs the leaves to refuel the bulb to make next year's flowers.
Why the water lily has broad leaves and a hollow flexible stem?
Lotus is an aquatic plant fixed at the bottom of the pond. To reach the surface of the water lotus stems are thin & hollow.
What will happen if lotus leaves do not have waxy coating on them?
The leaves of the lotus will get damaged due to water
What is the texture of the leaves of water hyacinth?
Waxy and glossy
Why the leaf of the lotus has a waxy coating on it?
Lotus have waxy coating on the leaves to protect them from water.
Are the leaves of a lime tree broad or narrow?
broad leaves
Provide an example of mesophytic plant and explain how it is adapted to its environment?
example of hydrophytes are lotus ,water, lily, pistia ,lemna, walfia ,duck ,weed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,muskan ishika
How do hyacinth get nutrients?
Hyacinth bulbs need to be planted in the sun. If they are not, they probably will not flower.
Can you leave hyacinth bulbs in ground?
Yes you can leave the hyacinth bulb in the ground. Leave the leaves alone to gather food for next year.
What is aquatic plants?
The plants that grow in water are called aquatic plants. for e.g. Lotus, Water hyacinth, Water Lily etc.
