List the anatomical adaptations of Halophytes.

Explanation

(i) The temperate halophytes are herbaceous but the tropical halophytes are mostly bushy.
(ii) In addition to the normal roots, many stilt roots are developed.
(iii) A special type of negatively geotropic roots called pneumatophores with 1 pneumathodes to get sufficient aeration are also present. They are called breathing roots.
Example : Avicennia
(iv) Presence of thick cuticle on the aerial parts of the plant body.
(v) Leaves are thick, entire, succulent and glossy. Some species are aphyllous (without leaves).
(vi) Vivipary mode of seed germination is found in halophytes.