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Plant phys for ku biol 408 pt. 2
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Physiology
12th Grade
05/13/2013

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Purslane
Definition
succulent, c4 plant that grows in extremely stressful environment.
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Boojum
Definition
baja california. adapted to short wet periods. high levels of photorespiration to discard wasteful leaves
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Big Bluestem
Definition
"Turkey Foot" lives in praries, shade intolerant, C4 with no photorespiration
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cardon
Definition
GIANT CAM PLANT!!!
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Spanish Moss
Definition
CAM epiphyte, lives on trees and reduces stress in heavy droughts.
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babys bottom
Definition
south afican pant with two fat leaves. Cam plant that grows underground.
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Compass Plant
Definition
Vertical leaves with stomata on east/west sides.
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Water Lily
Definition
Completely underwater with leaves that are on the the surface of the water.
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Welwitchia/ natures vomit
Definition
low water potential, mostly c3 with possibly cam abilities
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pickleweed
Definition
c4 plant with extremely low osmotic potential.
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