Rumples

Rumples thrived in the mudflats, but as years and years passed by, the regions closer to land were getting dryer and dryer. As a result, Rumples needed to change to adapt to a new environment where they could no longer rely on the water from the ocean.  A new plant called Rumps developed as a result.  Since Rumps are exposed to the bright and hot son, they had developed a  waxy cuticle that helps them retain water on land.  They only grow up to 3 inches tall.  They also have stomata underneath the leaves to help in the exchange of gases on land. 

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Soon Rumps needed to find a means to obtain water.  As a result, they learned to adapt to life on land and show some signs of early root development.  Since they existed in regions close to the mudflats, the soil was constantly moist.  However, they needed to get the moisture from the soil to the cells in the leaves and stems.  Short roots grew from the base of the plant where they absorbed water for the plant.  In addition, Rumps also had developed a simple short vascular system to transport the water and nutrients from the soils to the cells in the stems and leaves.  As a result, the cells became more specialized and produced glucose for the cells in the roots. 

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Featherly

Featherly is one of the first flowering plants that developed about 300 million years after the first sign of plant life on land.  To adapt to the environment on the grassland, featherly are very thin in structure and can only grow up to 6 inches high.  Featherly has a basic simple blade structure similar to grass with light husks-like structures at the tip of the plant where seeds are stored.  They are usually green during the wet seasons and brown and dry during the dry seasons.  They are wind pollinated flowering plants though you don't generally see big beautiful flowers on these plants. Very tiny flowers form at the tip of the stalks and the pollen gets dispersed easily by the wind.

These plants are unique because they grow up from the bottom rather than from tips of shoots, twigs, or branches.   This special adaptation allows them to easily regenerate when animals eat them.

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Plants that live in the desert region must adapt to life with less than 10 inches of rain per year.  Frombles have developed corrugated stems and specialized root structures to help them survive through the hot scorching heat and very dry weather.  The corrugated stems can expand quickly to absorb as much water as possible when water is available. When water is low, the sides of the stem fold in.  The roots are very extensive and expand deep within the soil to absorb as much water as possible when it rains. Since these plants need to compete for water, they tend to not grow very near each other.  To maximize their intake of water, the roots extend very deep and far apart. 

Fromble

Since water is so precious in the desert, Frombles also need to protect themselves from predators. They have developed sharp spines to defend themselves from any predators that might think about attacking them.

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Asterlilies

Asterlilies first appeared on Eupleides approximately 50 million years ago. Asterlilies thrive during the spring and summer season, but stay dormant during the long cold winter season. They tend to grow wild under all the tress towering above. To try and capture as much sunlight as possible under the towering trees, asterlilies have developed leaves that branch of from stems.  They absorb water through their network of roots in the moist soil. 

Asterlilies are beautiful flowering plants that can grow between 1-2ft tall.  Gorgeous magenta flowers bloom during the summer.  The bright color of the flower attracts many birds and insects that can help them to be pollinated.  During the winter, the plant stays dormant.

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