Question

what are epiphytes ?
(2maek question )

Answer 1

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▶️EPIPHYTES:

small plants present on other plant branches to get Minerals and moisture from decaying bath and from atmosphere
Eg: vanda , orchids

⏩Morphological adaptation:
▶️few leaves that are succulent

⏩Anatomical adaptations:
▶️ thick cuticle , sunken stomata , aerial roots have velamen tissue to absorb or retain moisture.


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Answer 2

a plant that grows on another plant especially one that is not parasitic , such as the numerous ferms, bromeliads air plants and Orchids growing one tree trunks in tropical rainfall.