Question

Name the special tissue present in the epiphytic, hygroscopic roots of orchids ?

Answer 1

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Firstly, What are Epiphytes?

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➡ Epiphytes are the small plants that grow on the trunk or branches of the huge trees in dense /evergreen forests.

➡They grow on other plants/trees in order to get exposed to sunlight so that they can perform photosynthesis.

✴There are two types of specialised roots in these plants :
▶ Clinging roots

▶Velamen roots.

➡ Clinging roots: These roots help the plant to get attached to the host tree/plant.

➡ Velamen roots: These roots help the Epiphyte to obtain water from atmosphere.

✔ Note: Since they grow on other trees they can't obtain water from the soil as they lack direct contact with soil..

➡ Velamen roots consists of specialised hygroscopic tissue called Velamen tissue that help the Epiphyte to obtain water in the form of moisture from atmosphere.



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Answer 2

Name the special tissue present in the epiphytic, hygroscopic roots of orchids ?

velamen  Tissue