Modified Leaf of a Plant

This is a picture of some pine needles in my backyard. The pine needles represent a modified leaf because most leaves are broad and flat, while pine needles are thin and pointy. This is because pine trees keep their leaves all year long while broad, flat leaves dry out in the winter and die. Therefore pine tree leaves have reduced in size in order for the tree to produce food even in the winter and not lose water. A modified leaf is an example of plant adaptation meant for its survival.