What will happen to a well growing herbaceous plant in the forest if it is transplanted outside the forest in a park?

Options

A. It will grow normally
B. It will grow well because it is planted in the same locality
C. It may not survive because of change in its microclimate.
D. It grows very well because the plant gets more sunlight.

Answer

C

Explanation

In forest ecosystem tall trees of forest plants controls the light condition, that is, intensity duration and quality of light at the ground. A well growing herbaceous plant in forest receive less intensity duration and quality of light, but when it is transplanted in a park outside its natural habitat, the light will be received uninterrupted. So, due to change in its microclimate, it may not survive.