Stem adaptions Flashcards
1
Q
Thorns
A
Protection from grazing animals
Prunus spinosa
Crataegus monogyna
2
Q
Prickles
A
Protection and help the plant climb
Rosa canina
3
Q
Corm
A
Stores food for the plant to use
Crocosmia aurea
4
Q
Stem tuber
A
Stores food for the plant to use
Solanum tuberosum
Potato ‘Charlotte’
5
Q
Rhizome
A
Vegetative reproduction
Iris germanica
6
Q
Climbing twining stem
A
Wisteria floribunda
Climb to reach better light levels and out do competition
7
Q
Climbing - stem tendrils
A
Climb to reach better light levels and out do competition
Passiflora edulis
8
Q
Stolons or runners
A
Ranunculus repens
9
Q
Spreading rhizomes
A
Mentha spicata
Vegetative reproduction