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No, there is a wide variety of plants that grow in the deserts of the world. Cacti live naturally only in the deserts of North and South America. A number of trees, shrubs, other succulents, annuals and perennials can be found in deserts around the world.

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No, there are many other plants that are seen more commonly in a desert than a cactus. Cacti are only found naturally in New World Deserts.

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