Question

The water hyacinth lives in lakes and ponds it forms large floating mats of plants because it does not root in soil which adaptation lets it get nutrients directly from the water is it A.1 curly leaves B.Trailing C.Sturdy stems D. Upright flowers

Answer 1

C. Sturdy stems

Step-by-step explanation:

Sturdy stems is the adaptation that enables water hyacinth to get nutrients directly from the water because there is no roots are present for the absorption of nutrients from water. The hollow bulbous stem below each leaf of water hyacinth allows the plant to get nutrients from the water. This hollow bulbous stem allow the plants to float on the water surface, keeping the leaves and flowers above the water so they don't rot.