Similarities among all plants

  1. Multicellular; cell wall
  2. Autotrophic
  3. Rooted in the ground

Organs & Interactions with the Environment

  1. Roots: anchor plants to the ground; absorb water and nutrients. Water capacity of roots improved by increasing absorbing surface area through…
  • Root hairs: extensions of epidermal cells into substrate
  • aMycorrhizae