1. Plant Adaptions in Tropical Rainforests

2. Tall tree trunks
Very tall trunks allow emergent trees to break through the canopy to reach sunlight.

3. Few branches
Most trees only have leaves and branches at their crowns (tops). This is because leaves lower down would not receive sufficient light.

4. Hard wood
Most trees are hardwoods. Their wood is good at resisting termites and other insects that try to decompose it.

5. Evergreen
Many trees are evergreen. This means that grow all year round to make the most of the rain and sun.

6. Colourful flowers
The canopy is full of colourful plants and flowers. These attract birds and other animals which distribute seeds to other parts of the forest.

7. Epiphytes
These are plants that live on other plants and trees. They do not damage their host. Orchids grow in small hollows in branches where rainwater and plant matter collect.

8. Drip Tips
Some plants have developed tips on their leaves. These help to drain rainwater away quickly, thus reducing damage to the leaves.

9. Large Leaves
Plants in the shrub layer have large leaves to collect as much light as possible I the darker areas of the forest.

10. Buttress Roots
Tall trees often develop buttress roots that help to support the tree as it grows up towards the canopy.