Scavenger Hunt

Lichen

Lichen is any of numerous complex plantlike organisms made up of an alga and a fungus growing in symbiotic association on a solid surface, like this tree.

Gymnosperm Leaf

Gymnosperm leaves are leaves that can produce seeds in cone-like structures.

Modified Stem of a Plant

A modified stem of a plant is a specialized type of stem which can perform tasks that a normal stem cannot but can still perform the basics of a normal stem. Having thorns on a stem are an example of a stem being modified in order to increase its chances of survival.  The thorns on these stems protects the plant from being attacked by animals.

Modified Leaf of a Plant

A modified leaf of a plant is a leaf that performs additional functions other than the traditional functions like photosynthesis and transpiration.  The special tasks often force the plants to change the structure of their leaves to perform them this is why these leaves are oddly shaped.

Cuticle Layer of a Plant

The cuticles of a plant are a protective waxy covering the leaves that helps prevent desiccation which is the process of plants losing water to the air.