Classification of Plants — BIOLOGY STD 6 — Question

Xerophytes
a. These are plants that grow on dry land like deserts where there is scarcity of water.
b. Leaves are reduced to spines to minimise the loss of water.
c. Roots are long and reach deep layers of the soil.
d. e.g. Cactus, babul.
Hydrophytes :
a. These plants need maximum water to grow and hence live in water.
b. Leaves have a waxy coating to protect themselves from water.
c. Roots are very reduced as water is available in plenty.
d. e.g. Hydrilla, lotus.