1. Plants of the Rainforest 3 rd Grade Jonathan Stanciu

2. Bromeliads Thick, waxy leaves form a bowl to hold water Provide homes for small creatures More Info

3. Epiphytes Also called “air plants” Can grow anywhere, but mainly on trees More Info

4. Buttress Roots Help trees absorb vital nutrients Can grow 15 feet off the ground More Info

5. Orchids Typically grow on trees, but not as a parasite Have 3 petals and 3 petal-like sepals More Info

6. Strangler Fig Also known as the “killer tree” Uses trees as hosts to survive and grow, eventually suffocating them More Info

7. Source: Plants of the Rainforest