Lichens Usually consist of three layers. They grow almost anywhere but prefer sunny areas. They are different colours and shapes. When pieces break off they are transported by water or wind and multiply. Their short, stiff leaves form a cup that holds water.
Water collects at the base of their leaves.
Some hold up to 54 litres. Water caught provides a habitat for many species, eg. frogs. Climbers or Lianas Root climbers cling to the bark of the support tree. Tendril climbers send out straight tendrils which coil around a leaf or stem. Twining climbers wrap around a support tree and subsequent stems, on contact, inter-twine around each other.