This specimen produces plantlets on the leaf margins. Plantlets can be planted in their own pots, providing an interesting hands-on activities for students.
Use this comprehensive set to introduce your students to the seedless classes of plants.<BR>Includes: one each lichen, liverwort (vegetative only), moss and fern.
<i>Zebrina</i> sp. Monocot. Similar to <i>Tradescantia</i>, <i>Zebrina</i> is rapid growing and easily propagated. It is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas and is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6–8".
<i>Sagittaria graminea</i>. Monocot. Rooted aquarium plant with long, narrow leaves. Size: 5– 8". Package of six.<BR><BR>Unless otherwise noted, plants are supplied in waterproof, plastic bags that keep plants fresh and healthy. Care instructions are included. Be sure to check with your state’s Department of Agriculture for any restrictions.
<i>Sarracenia purpurea</i> var. Dicot. This plant’s unusual hollow, red-and-green pitcher-shaped leaves are used to trap insects for the plant’s food. The leaves hold water in which trapped insects drown and decompose; the leaves absorb the nutrients from the decomposed insects. It is native to acidic bogs in temperate regions, although some species are found in tropical areas. It prefers acidic conditions in terrariums and comes supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–6".
<i>Zamia</i> sp. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Australia, and Africa, but adaptable to a classroom environment, <i>Zamia</i> features palm-like leaves, straight venation, and determinate cones (the female cones with two ovules). It’s a member of the Cycads, which are very primitive gymnosperms, and so exhibits primitive characteristics. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 3".
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