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Philodendron Aerial Roots
I saw this plant next to my computer and asked my dad what are these brown things. He said "Look it Up". I went to Wikipedia and found out they are called Aerial Roots. Aerial roots are a physical adaptation used by the plants to attach itself to a tree or other plant. They also allow the plant to collect water and nutrients above the ground.
The plant lives in a pot on my desk next to the computer. It gets plenty of light from the near by windows and desk lamp.
Spotted on Oct 18, 2012
Submitted on Oct 18, 2012
