C.I.P. - Cattail vs. Iris
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PURPOSE:  What are the differences between bearded irises and cattails that help them survive their habitat?

Cattail --
Habitat: marsh, creek.  Rhizomes grow in water. 
Die if too dry.		 Bearded Irises --
Habitat: dry soil, very drought tolerant
Die if too wet.


TRANSPIRATION  LABORATORY    

Leaf mass:

Beginning Water Volume:

Ending Water Volume:

Amount Transpired:

Graph:  

Conclusion:

 

 

 

Leaf Characteristics:

 

 Leaf mass:

Beginning Water Volume:

Ending Water Volume:

Amount Transpired:

Graph:

Conclusion:

 

 

 

Leaf Characteristics:

 

 

 

 

 


  DEHYDRATION    LABORATORY  

Beginning Mass:

Ending Mass:

% Change in Mass:

Conclusion:

 

 

 

 

 Beginning Mass:

Ending Mass:

% Change in Mass:

Conclusion:

 

 


  MICROSCOPE   STUDY

 

 

 

 

  

Summary:  Which plant is best adapted for dry soil?   (give proof)