whats another plant besides mangroves.... (1 Viewer)

[Tim035]

Name TWO different plants that inhabit an estuarine enviroment and explain how they over come the problem of high salinity using different methods.

I Know the methods fine, but whats another plant besides the grey mangrove, that secretes/accumulates/prevents salt entering through the roots?

 

[Dr_Doom]

Heinemann:

In Australia the chenopod or goosefoot family (Cehnopodiaceae) is a good example. It includes the salt-bushes (genus Atriplex), which have special salt excretion glands on their leaves. Chenopods are the dominant species in salt-marsh communities throughout Australia, and in arid areas they form 'chenopod shrublands' dominated by plants such as saltbushes, bluebushes, and glassworts.