Question

Write a note on epiphytic roots.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Epiphytic Roots:

• The plant which grows upon branches of big trees to get sunlight is called epiphytic plant.

• Epiphytic plants have green leaves, thus they can perform photosynthesis.

• Epiphytes develop special aerial, hanging roots called epiphytic roots.

• Epiphytic roots are spongy due to presence of a special type of tissue called velamen, situated Cells of velamen tissue are hygroscopic, they absorb moisture from atmosphere and provide it

• e.g. Vanda, Dendrobium, cortex.