Qui's land plants share general characteristics. All have the distinct inverted barb-like roots (which evolved from the holdfasts of their Branching Discus ancestors). The roots serve to anchor the plants against the fierce winds. Adapted to Qui's somewhat somewhat strong (at least by Earth standards) gravity, the land plants are generally low to the ground and have a stout bodies. Most have some form of flexible stem, which originates from the top of the plant and generally bends with the prevailing winds. This central stem serves different reproductive and food acquisition needs in different plants.
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The evolutionary origins of all of Qui's land plants can be traced to the Branching Discus. | ||||
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In the original proto-plant can be seen the common elements of all subsequent plants.. | ||||
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Qui's land plants developed various evolutionary adaptations to differing climate zones. |