Question

Give examples of trees having needle-shaped leaves.

Answer 1

Needle shaped leaves:

1. In harsh arid climates, the leaves of a plant get modified into spine-like structures for survival adaptations
2. Leaves with spines help to reduce water from transpiration.
3. The thin structure of the spine reduces the surface area of the leaf hence decreasing the amount of water lost through leaves.
4. Examples of trees with needle-shaped leaf modifications are Pines, Cedars, Firs, Spruce, etc.