XEROPHYTES

• WHAT ARE XEROPHYTES?

  plants adapted to survive in areas with little water
• ADAPTIONS OF XEROPHYTES?

  • curled leaves
  • hairs
  • sunken stomata
  • thicker cuticle
  • longer root network
• ROLE OF CURLED LEAVES?

  trap moisture and increase local humidity
• ROLE OF HAIRS?

  trap moisture and increase local humidity
• ROLE OF SUNKEN STOMATA?

  trap moisture and increase local humidity
• ROLE OF THICKER CUTICLE?

  reduce evaporation
• ROLE OF LONGER ROOT NETWORK?

  reach more water