A botanist working high on the slopes of a Hawaiian volcano finds a member of the daisy family that has adapted to dry conditions with traits that are structurally similar to cacti.What part of this plant has become enlarged in order to function as a water storage organ?

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Cacti are known for their ability to store water in their stems, which become enlarged and fleshy to accommodate this function. If the daisy family member found on the Hawaiian volcano has adapted to dry conditions with traits similar to cacti, it is likely that its stems have also become enlarged to serve as water storage organs.

A Botanist Working High on the Slopes of a Hawaiian