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Does the waxy covering on pine needles keep pine trees from losing water?
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How do evergreen trees survive cold winters?
Evergreens are specially adapted . A waxy coating of an evergreen's needles keep in moisture during the bitter cold.
How can evergreen trees survive cold temperatures?
Evergreens are specially adapted . A waxy coating of an evergreen's needles keep in moisture during the bitter cold.
How do taiga plants adapt?
By having a waxy coating on needles that prevent evaporation.Also trees are evergreen so that plants can photosynthesize right away when the temperature rises.
Do pine trees lose their leaves in winter?
No, pine trees do not have leaves. They have pine needles that have a waxy coat on them. People refer to them as pine leaves sometimes, but that isn't what they are.
Why do palm trees have a waxy covering?
To provide protection.
How can evergreen trees adapt to cold climates?
They adapt to their climate by having needles that stay all year round. These hold in water. They also have more chloroplast. Because the needles stay all year round, photosynthesis can occur more quickly, as soon as the water melts.
Is a spruce deciduous?
No. Spruce is an evergreen. ------ WRONG!!!!!!! Coniferous trees have small, waxy and usually narrow leaves (needles or flat scales). 'Coniferous' means that it is a cone-bearing tree. The most common conifers are spruces, pines and firs. Alternative names used for coniferous trees are evergreens, softwoods and (appropriately enough) conifers. However, the name evergreen is not really a good synonym. Laurel, acacia and eucalyptus are also evergreens, and although not deciduous, they are not cone-bearing trees (they also definitely have leaves rather than needles). Therefore spruce is not deciduous, it is coniferous
How are needles an advantage to trees in the boreal forest?
Needles on trees in the boreal forest help reduce water loss through transpiration compared to broad leaves. Needles also have a thick waxy coating that protects them from cold temperatures and helps them retain moisture. Their shape allows them to shed snow easily, reducing the risk of branches breaking under heavy snow loads.
Are yew trees deciduous?
No. Yew trees are coniferous. Coniferous trees have small, waxy and usually narrow leaves (needles or flat scales). 'Coniferous' means that it is a cone-bearing tree. The most common conifers are spruces, pines and firs. Alternative names used for coniferous trees are evergreens, softwoods and (appropriately enough) conifers. However, the name evergreen is not really a good synonym. Laurel, acacia and eucalyptus are also evergreens, and although not deciduous, they are not cone-bearing trees (they also definitely have leaves rather than needles).
What does deciduous and ever green mean?
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall and remain bare during winter, while evergreen trees retain their foliage year-round. Deciduous trees typically shed their leaves as a way to conserve water and energy during colder months, while evergreen trees have needle-like leaves or leaves with a waxy coating that help them retain water and stay green throughout the year.
What is a waxy lipid covering plants'?
The answer you are looking for is Cuticle (a waxy lipid covering plants)
