Wacky Leaves
Marilyn Nielson Wacky Leaves
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A threadlike structure that helps plants climb over other plants or objects and gain access to light or space.
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Prevent drying out or freezing of delicate bud tissues
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Leaves modified to assume the role of attracting pollinators that is usually played by flower petals
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A sharp outgrowth of the epidermis of the stem. Roses have these!
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A leaf modified for defense - and sometimes to prevent water loss, Cacti have these!
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A stem modified for defense. Locust trees have these!
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What are carnivorous plants trying to get when they trap insects?
energy
potassium
nitrogen
water
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