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Plants Different plants that live in the 7 different Biomes

Plants Different plants that live in the 7 different Biomes. For 6 th Grade By Claudia Jones October 17, 2012. Next. Menu. Introduction.

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Plants Different plants that live in the 7 different Biomes

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  1. PlantsDifferent plants that live in the 7 different Biomes For 6th Grade By Claudia Jones October 17, 2012 Next Menu

  2. Introduction There are seven different types of biomes on Earth. These biome include the desert, tropical forest, deciduous forest, grassland, Savanna, Taiga, and Tundra. Each biome is very different from each other and very different plants inhabit them. Menu Next

  3. Menu Desert Tropical Forest Taiga Savanna Tundra Grasslands Deciduous Forest Next

  4. Desert • The types of plants that are able to live in the desert have two distinct features. The first is to have a great ability to store water. The second is that they are able to reduce water loss. The desert biome is home to the Barrel Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Prickly Pair Cactus, sagebrush, and many more type of succulents. Menu Next

  5. Barrel Cactus Menu • Can have either red, green, or yellow flowers • Found in Southwest areas of North America • One of the most successful desert plants • Can live up to 130 years old • Fruits are bitter • Massive but shallow roots Next Desert

  6. Saguaro Cactus • Can live up to 150-200 years old • Slow growing cactus • Largest cactus in the United States • Large and treelike and develop branches • Produce white flowers in Spring • Produce red fruits in the summer Menu Next Desert

  7. Prickly Pair Cactus • Can be harvested early fall through spring • Are eatable • Often used for desert or preservatives • Grows where soil is gravely and sandy • Live over 20 years • State cactus of Texas Menu Next Desert

  8. Sagebrush • Grayish plant • Prefers well drained soils • Drought resistant • Deep spread apart roots Next Menu Desert

  9. Tropical Forest • The trees of the tropical rainforest have thin and smooth bark. Trees also have large, waxy canopy leaves. These characteristics are largely due to the tropical rainforest being a very moist environment. Some tropical rainforest plants grow on trees to get sunlight. These are called epiphytes. Some tropical plants form a central tank that collects water. These plants are called bromeliads. Some tropical forest plants are pineapples, Bengal Bamboo, Orchids and Bougainvillea. Menu Next

  10. Pineapples • A bromeliad • Only bromeliad to produce edible fruits • Grown 24 months after planting • Weighs 4-9 pounds on average Menu Next Tropical Forest

  11. Bengal Bamboo • Found in Southeast Asia • Can grow 40-80 feet tall • Dark green straight stalks • Can live for 25-40 years • Provides shelter for animals • Used as a variety of resources for humans Menu Next Tropical Forest

  12. Orchids • Over 20,000 known species • Grow on trees • Vary is shape, color, and size • Distinct lower petal Next Menu Tropical Forest

  13. Bougainvillea • Can grow up to 30 feet • Can be either vines, trees, or shrubs • Leaves are shaped like hearts • Fragile, not good roots • Mostly located in the Amazon in South America • Flowers can be pink, green, red, or white Menu Next Tropical Forest

  14. Deciduous Forest • These forest can be found in the eastern part of North America and in the Middle parts of Europe. The Average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Deciduous Forests’ receive around 30-60 inches of rainfall a year. Deciduous forests are home to maple trees, azaleas, club mosses , and lady ferns among many other plants. Menu Next

  15. Maple Trees • Over 140 species of maple trees • Grow between 30-145 feet. • Sap can be used for syrup. • Used for practical purposes: • Furniture, music, sports, etc. Menu Next Deciduous Forest

  16. Azaleas • Come in a wide variety of colors • Funnel shaped flowers • Dark green leaves • Usually pollinated by bees • Function best in drained soil • Can live for hundreds of years • Flower in the spring Menu Next Tropical Forest

  17. Club Mosses • Related to ferns • Resemble true mosses • Grow on wet heaths • Have tiny pale, brown spores • Spores are very inflammable and serve many purposes: • Used for infant medicine • Dyeing cloth • Lubricants Menu Next Tropical Forest

  18. Lady Fern • Grows in clumps • Large spreading plant • Live in wet damp areas • Grow in the shape of a circle • Grow 24-36 inches tall Next Menu Tropical Forest

  19. Grassland • The grassland is a large grassy terrain of flowers and herbs. Precipitation is only large sparse and only enough to produce grass, grass like plants, and a few trees. The soil is too thin to support large trees. In the winter, it can be -40 degrees Fahrenheit, and in summer up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, grasslands only have two real seasons, the dormant and the growing seasons. Buffalo grass, sunflower, asters, and goldenrods are some of the plants that live in grasslands. Menu Next

  20. Buffalo Grass • High tolerance for prolonged droughts • Can survive extreme temperatures • Can be 8-10 inches tall • Not suited for places with heavy traffic Menu Next Grassland

  21. Sunflower • Annual plant • Stems early in growing season • Tolerant to low and high temperatures • Seeds are edible Menu Next Grassland

  22. Asters • Known as frost flowers • 1-1.5 inch flowers • Drought resistant • Bloom late summer and fall • Used for fragrances Menu Next Grassland

  23. Goldenrods • 25 species of goldenrods • Solidago “to heal” is scientific name • Used for a variety of medical uses: • Reduces allergies • Fights fatigue • Soothes sore throat • Treats urinary tract infections Next Menu Grassland

  24. Savanna • The savanna is a grassland sporadically covered in trees and shrubs. Savannas are warm all year around. Savannas have two seasons. One season is very dry and another season is very wet. Plants that live in savannas can withstand drought. Some plants that live in the savanna are the Baobab, Jackalberry Tree, Bermuda Grass, and Kangaroo Paw. Menu Next

  25. Baobab • Can grow up to 25 meters tall • Can live for thousands of years • Looks like it is an upside down plant • Leafless for nine months out of the year • Found near the equator Menu Next Savanna

  26. Jackalberry Tree • Termite-resisting wood • Prefers moist soil • Found along riverbeds and swamps • Flowers are small • Produces fleshy green oval fruit Menu Next Savanna

  27. Bermuda Grass • Know as “creeping grass” • Does not really root • Short grayish green roots • During droughts, top have dies off and detaches • Nutritional to cattle and sheep Menu Next Savanna

  28. Kangaroo Paw • Has red flowers • Flowers have small hairs • Hairs prevent predators • Leaves can grow between 30-60 cm Next Menu Savanna

  29. Taiga Taiga is the largest biome in the world. The winters are very cold with much snowfall; however the summers can be warm. As you can expect Taiga is home to many coniferous trees. Animals that live here either hibernate or migrate. Some of the plants here are the Balsam Fir, Paper Birch, White Popular, and the Jack Pine. Menu Next

  30. Balsam Fir • Small to medium sized evergreen • Can grow 40-80 feet tall • Wide base, narrow top • Provides food for animals • Used as lumber Menu Next Taiga

  31. Paper Birch • Thin bark • Can grow up to 60-80 feet • Grows in clusters • Produce long scaly spikes Menu Next Taiga

  32. White Popular • Do not live long • Light white-brown wood • Grow in moist places • Used for boxes, furniture, and packing Menu Next Taiga

  33. Jack Pine • Reddish brown bark • As bark gets older it turns more gray • Long slim twigs • Produces pinecones • Used to build houses and make paper Next Menu Taiga

  34. Tundra The Tundra is the worlds youngest biome. Tundra is very cold and covered in snow and ice. Tundra is also very windy, can get up to 60 mph. The Tundra has limited plants and vegetation. The soil is low in minerals and nutrients. Some of the plants that live in the Tundra are Arctic Moss, Arctic Willow, Bearberry, and the Pasque Flower. Menu Next

  35. Arctic Mosses • Can grow in harsh/cold environments • Grows in freshwater arctic lakes • Do not have flowers • Brown in color • Crowded branches Menu Next Tundra

  36. Arctic Willow • 15-20 cm in height • Leaves are oval shaped with pointed tips • No fruit, only seeds • Shallow roots • Leaves have long fuzzy hairs Menu Next Tundra

  37. Bearberry • Has thick bark and silky hairs • Oval shaped leathery leaves • Bloom between March and June • Fruits are edible • Fruits can be made into tea to help continuous cough Menu Next Tundra

  38. Pasque Flower • Each flower has several stems • Each stem has one flower • Covered in silky hairs • Grows on southward facing slopes Next Menu Tundra

  39. Quiz Question 1: How many biomes are there in the world? • 14 Biomes • 5 Biomes • 17 biomes • 7 Biomes Menu Next

  40. Try again!! Menu Back

  41. Correct answer!! Menu Next

  42. Quiz Question 2: Which biome is the youngest biome? • Tundra • Savanna • Grassland • Desert Next Menu

  43. Try again!! Menu Back

  44. Correct answer!! Menu Next

  45. Quiz Question 3: Which biome is home to the Saguaro Cactus? • Taiga • Tundra • Savanna • Desert Menu Next

  46. Try again!! Menu Back

  47. Correct answer!! Menu Next

  48. Overview There are seven different biomes in the world. Desert, Deciduous Forest, Tropical Forest, Savanna, Grassland, Tundra, and Taiga. Each biome is very unique and has it’s own characteristics. Different types of plants make up each biome. The plants living in each biome are specifically adapted to the particular environment of the biome it habitats. Next Menu

  49. Credit • http://www.deyabowersbiomes.zoomshare.com/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_cactus • http://ag.arizona.edu/cochise/psc/barrel_cactus.htm • http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Saguaro%20Cactus.php • http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Prickley%20Pear.php • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rnfrst_plant_page.htm • http://homecooking.about.com/od/fruit/a/pineapplefacts.htm • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_forest.htm • http://www.ehow.com/facts_5407826_maple-tree.html • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/lady_fern.htm • http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/plants/orchids.html Next Menu

  50. Credits Continued… • http://www.superfloralretailing.com/issues/2011/05/pdf/BPOM-0511.pdf • http://www.ehow.com/facts_4913956_facts-about-azaleas.html • http://www.arkive.org/marsh-clubmoss/lycopodiella-inundata/ • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm • http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/turf/publications/buffalo.html • http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/sunflower.html • http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/growingflowers/flowersandseasons/aster • http://www.wnit.org/outdoorelements/pdf/goldenrodfacts.pdf • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.htm Menu

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