Question

Write morphological adaptation in xerophytes. Any six

Answer 1

Explanation:

Morphological adaption in xerophytes

1. The root system is very well developed with root hairs and root caps.
2. Stem are stunted, woody, dry, hard, ridged and covered with thick bark, may be underground
3. Stem is covered with thick coating of wax and silica
4. Stem may be modified into a thorn
5. Lamina may be narrow or needle like or divided into many leaflets