| Example of Species |
Condition |
Adaptation |
Cottongrass
|
Heavy rainfall causes
waterlogging
- which leads to poor soil aeration. |
A hollow stem which conducts oxygen to the root system in waterlogged or anaerobic (lacking in oxygen) conditions.
|
Crowberry
|
Strong winds cause desiccation (drying out) by increased transpiration. |
Small waxy leaves
Leaves close to the stem
Inrolled leaf margins
- all to minimise water loss. |
| Bilberry |
Cold winters have periods when soil water is frozen and so is not available for uptake by roots – similar to drought conditions. |
Deciduous thereby reducing water loss by transpiration when soil water is frozen. Also green, winged stems for photosynthesis during warmer winter spells. |
