. Experiments with plants. Botany. 186. Waxy covering of Sugar Cane (in tlie form of rod-like outgrowths).. Hairs of Wormwood or Sage-brush. and young; etc.). (6) Reduced evapora- tion obtained by rolling the leaves (Corn,i many Grasses) or keeping them in a vertical position (Eu- \(( calyptus. Iris). (7) Storage of water (and food) in thickened leaves (Live-for-ever, Cen- tury Plant, Hen-and-chick- ens), or in thickened stems (Cacti, Fig. 18'2, etc.). The stored food and water are tempting to many animals, hence the Cacti are protected by sharp spines. The Century Plant is pro- tected by the
. Experiments with plants. Botany. 186. Waxy covering of Sugar Cane (in tlie form of rod-like outgrowths).. Hairs of Wormwood or Sage-brush. and young; etc.). (6) Reduced evapora- tion obtained by rolling the leaves (Corn,i many Grasses) or keeping them in a vertical position (Eu- \(( calyptus. Iris). (7) Storage of water (and food) in thickened leaves (Live-for-ever, Cen- tury Plant, Hen-and-chick- ens), or in thickened stems (Cacti, Fig. 18'2, etc.). The stored food and water are tempting to many animals, hence the Cacti are protected by sharp spines. The Century Plant is pro- tected by the sharp points of its leaves: 1 See page Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Osterhout, Winthrop John Van Leuven, 1871-. New York, The Macmillan company; London, Macmillan & co. , ltd.
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