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How can water hyacinth float on water name the tissue and its type?
The leaves of water hyacinth are long and leathery and have wax coating surrounding them. They are made up of long spongy parenchyma tissues that have several air pockets. The air pockets help the leaves to stand erect and float on the surface of water. Arsha 9th
Why aquatic plants like water hyacinth and lotus float on waterexplain.?
Aquatic plants like water hyacinth and lotus float on water primarily due to their specialized structures, including air-filled cavities in their stems and leaves, which provide buoyancy. These adaptations allow them to remain on the water's surface, maximizing their exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis. Additionally, their broad, flat leaves help distribute their weight evenly, further enhancing their ability to float.
What is the scientific name of the water hyacinth?
The scientific name of water hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes.
How do you spell the flower hyacinth?
That is the correct spelling of "hyacinth" (the plant or its flower, or the unrelated water hyacinth).
What is the function of swollen petiole in water hyacinth?
The swollen petiole of the water hyacinth helps the plant float on water by providing buoyancy. It also stores air, which aids in respiration and helps the plant stay afloat. Additionally, the swollen petiole acts as a flotation device to support the plant and allow it to survive in aquatic environments.
Does a water hyacinth float?
Yes, the water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, floats.
Is water hyacinth a completely submerged plant?
The water hyacinth float on the surface, and are not attached to the bottom.
What is the different between water lettuce and water hyacinth able to stay afloat in water?
they float
How do aquatic plants float on water?
Some plants, like water hyacinth, float in water. They have special types of leaves that help them to stay afloat.
Why does a water hyacinth float on the water's surface?
The water hyacinth has a large surface area that lays over the top of the water, which distributes its weight and increases its buoyancy sufficient to keep it floating.
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 water plants float on water?
There are many like: water hyacinth, frog bit, fairy moss etc.
What makes the water hyacinth float on water?
there is an expanded leaf stalk that has an air inside and serves as a float -lawrence 11 y/o
Which part of the water hyacinth help it to float?
Leaf petiole
How can water hyacinth float on water name the tissue and its type?
The leaves of water hyacinth are long and leathery and have wax coating surrounding them. They are made up of long spongy parenchyma tissues that have several air pockets. The air pockets help the leaves to stand erect and float on the surface of water. Arsha 9th
How does the leaf petiole of a water hyacinth helps it to float?
It contains air spaces (aerenchyma) within the cells of the petiole
What plants has inflated balloon like stem options fern pine grass water hyacinth?
The water hyacinth has inflated balloon-like stems known as pneumatophores. They are specialized structures that help the plant float and absorb oxygen from the air. The fern, pine, and grass plants do not typically have balloon-like stems.
