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