Question

Pineapple is a ______ plant.
1. Mesophyte
2. Xerophyte
3. Hydrophyte
4. Hygrophyte

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Xerophyte

The correct answer is Xerophyte.

• Xerophytes are plants that are able to survive in very dry places.
• They are generally found in areas like deserts. 
• When water is abundant, their rate of transpiration is the same as other plants.
• In a prolonged drought, they have several survival mechanisms that make them successful.
• Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple.

• Mesophytes are terrestrial plants that need a moderate amount of water. For example GoldenRod, Clover, etc.
• Hydrophytes are the plants that live completely or partially submerged in freshwater.
  • They have developed mechanisms for the removal of extra water from their cells.
  • Hydrophytes have broad leaves with a large number of stomata on their upper surfaces.