Adaptations of Plants - Adaptation in Aquatic Plants (Hydrophytes)

Some aquatic plants, like water lilies, have roots anchored in the soil at the bottom of water bodies, but their leaves and flowers float on the surface. Some plants, like duckweed, float freely on the water without roots anchored in the soil.

• Many aquatic plants have a waxy coating on their leaves and stems to prevent water from sticking and to avoid rotting.
• Plants like tape grass have long, slender leaves that help them survive in fast-flowing water by reducing resistance.
• Air spaces in the stems and petioles (leaf stalks) of aquatic plants help them float easily in water.