PLANT DEFENSE

DODDER VINE

• To counter the defense of the host plant the dodder vine feeds off of it
• it uses its haustoria to wrap around
• the plant and makes it way to the stem and roots
• It then cuts off the nutrient supply of the plant and from there
• it weakens the plant and in some cases kills it. 

NIGHTSHADE

• It produces berries that are extremely toxic if eaten or consumed
• When consumed, the body recognizes as a drug
• Its then absorbed into the brains receptors
• if you eat enough it will begin to cause delirium

NIGHTSHADE

• The defense is for dogs and horses
• they recognize the berries as a food source
• an adult can consume 2-3 berries without injury
• but may cause dangerous symptoms

NIGHTSHADE

• It causes hallucinations and extreme delirium.
• It increases the heart rate by 20-40 bpm
• Typhoid fever and other deseases might occur

POISON IVY

• The chemical in Poison Ivy that produces these reactions is called Urushiol
• Poison Ivy contains a chemical that causes the skin to rash
• If touched, the plant produces a chemical that absorbs into the skin
• It causes a itchy and red rash
• The plant is spotted to warn insects that it is poisonus

CACTUS

• Cacti's main line of defense is their spines
• Spines can grow up to 8in
• They are used to ward off most predators
• Cacti also have a glossy outer layer that is hard to get throug
• Some cacti have poisonous liquids on the inside

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