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What is a prickly plant that grows in the desert?
A prickly plant that grows in the desert is a cactus. Cacti have adapted to survive the harsh desert conditions by storing water in their fleshy stems and having prickly spines to reduce water loss through transpiration. These features help cacti thrive in arid environments with limited water availability.
What are some prickly plants that begin with the letter O?
· Laburnum · Lantana · Larkspur · Lavender · Lilac · Lily · Lobelia · Lotus · Lupine
How many different types of cactus plants are there?
There are 1500 to 1800 different species of cacti, divided into four subfamilies, Cactoideae (which tend to be column-like), Opuntioideae (the prickly pears, which have paddle-like bodies), Maihuenioideae (members of the genus Maihuenia, which form shrubs composed of pincushion-like bodies), and Pereskioideae (the rose cacti, genus Pereskia, which are tropical vines with thin, woody stems and very large leaves).
Are cotton plants prickly?
Very prickly and sharp. Where the saying cotton eyed Joe camp from. Cotton poked him in the eye and made him blind
What is the name of a prickly plant starting with c?
A prickly plant starting with the letter "C" is called a cactus. Cacti are known for their succulent stems, which have adapted to store water in arid environments. They are found predominantly in North and South America, with over 2,000 species identified to date.
What plants have underground stems?
Cactus
What do you call a prickly plant with purple flowers?
Many - thistles in general, artichoke and cardoon, echinops, any of the ever-lasting flowers dry very prickly, teazle etc. etc. etc.
Where do cactus plants store starch?
Cactus plants use their stems for storage. So that's where starches are stored. In fact, stems are where a cactus plant stores everything. Other, non cactus plants may use their roots for storage. But cactus roots are much too fibrous and shallow.
What desert plant has no leaves but has stems and spines?
A cactus has no leaves but does have a stem.
Is thorn a noun?
Yes, it is a noun. It is a sharp, prickly extension found on plant stems.
Does a stem carry photosynthesis?
Yes there are photosynthetic stems. Green stems carry out photosynthesis. Example: cactus
How do pricky pear cactus plants survive?
One way that the prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp] survives is by its defense mechanisms. It has branching or fleshy stems that are covered with barbed spines and bristles. The spines are difficult to remove once lodged in someone or something other than the cactus because of the barbs. Both the spines and the bristles are uncomfortable if not downright painful to whatsoever or whomsoever gets in their way.
