Oleander Fig 5.2 shows detail of the lower epidermis that lines the stomalal
cuticle
Fig. 5.3
(b) Using information in Fig. 5.2 and Fig. 5.3.
(i) explain why transpiration is considered to be an 'inevitable consequence of gas
exchange" in plants, such as N. oleander
(ii) explain how the leaves of N. oleander are adapted to reduce water loss.