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The three plants that would be most important to bring on a trip to a interesting new alien plant would be potatoes, oranges, and cactuses. These plants are all equally important in a role of surviving as they all have individual pros an cons such as water collection, nutrition, and vitamins, and even building a shelter. These which are essential in surviving in a foreign unknown planet hostile to humans. All of these plants perform different functions that no other could match. Potatoes are a very nutritious crop which contain high amounts of proteins and carbohydrates as well as many essential fats vitamins and minerals which are absolutely necessary to maintain life. One example was during the Irish potato famine a lack of potatoes caused a lack of nutrients and therefore caused a mass famine in which close to a million irish starved as two million more fled to other countries. Not only does is the potato packed with nutrients but the dried plant could also be used a tinder for a fire and provide light, and imponderable amounts of heat. The potato also …show more content…

Cactus have great water retaining capabilities and collect rain and dew from the air around it. Cactuses have adapted to a very harsh desert climate where there is a minimal amount of water and storage and has many antiviral capabilities. Cacti have also been known to lower blood pressure and contains a high amount fibers. It can also be made into tea and known to cure diarrhea and have also been known to cure many diseases. Cacti also have a multitude of long and sharp spines which are designed to keep wild animals away. They also release transform carbon dioxide into oxygen which makes it absolutely necessary to own cacti. Many also believe that cacti can also improve your mood up to fifteen percent. They can also almost thrive in any situation indoors and out. They also retain water during a package of

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