Plant Adaptations Plants need water, sunlight, Nutrients and air for survival Many plants have adaptations to help them meet their needs in different environments

Venus Flytrap Captures insects for additional nutrients that are not found in it’s wetland environment The leaves secrete a nectar to entice the insects to land on its leaves, then the leaves snap shut, capturing the insect For more information check out this website: s.com/venus-flytrap3.htm

Vines Almost all vines have tendrils Tendrils help the vines climb up walls and wind around tree trunks Tendrils can be leaves or stems that have changed to help the plant climb toward the sun

Cactus Cacti have many adaptations: The thick stems of the cacti store water and keep it from evaporating The spines of the plant protect it from predators Roots grow near the surface to collect rain water quickly

Rafflesia arnoldii Smells like rotten meat Attracts flies as it’s pollinators World’s largest flower: three feet across and a mass of about 4 pounds Found in the rainforests of Asia For more info: /~givenbe/Rafflesia/raffl esia/biodiv2.htm

Spanish Moss An epiphyte that grows on trees Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants for support Does not harm the trees it grows on- absorbs all needed nutrients and water from the air

What do we know about plant adaptations? What plant adaptations have we discussed today? How do they help each plant? Define the word adaptation in your own words. What other adaptations do you think plants have? Explain your reasoning with an example Will all plants survive in all environments? Explain your reasoning with a plant example.