csu fullerton arboretum visit
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CSU Fullerton Arboretum Visit. Comparing Plants in different Ecological Climates: -Leaf Surface area & -Chosen growth habit. Leaf Morphology. Leaf Morphology. Individual Leaves. Compound Leaves. Compound Leaves. California Native Sage Plants (Mediteranean zone). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CSU Fullerton Arboretum Visit
Comparing Plants in different Ecological Climates:
-Leaf Surface area &
-Chosen growth habit
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Leaf ShapesShapes•• Broad Broad
where where water is water is plentifulplentiful
•• Narrow Narrow where where water is water is scarcescarce
Leaf Morphology
Individual Leaves
Compound Leaves
Compound Leaves
California Native Sage Plants(Mediteranean zone)
Manzanita-Native California
Mediteranean Zone
Desert Plant Zone
Cactus Spines
• Modified leaves– Non-photosynthetic
– For protection
• Where does photosynthesis take place???
Tropical Zone
“Drip Tips”
• Shed heavy rains off easily
• Channels water onto ground below plant