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Many desert plants only sprout and or grow during and after a rainy season in the desert. The remainder of the year when water is scarce the plants are, basically, dormant. They shut down most of their systems waiting for better times. Some desert plants have long tap roots that they can use to tap into moisture hidden deep in the soil.
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What type of plants grow without water?
Desert plants
What desert has water and plants growing in it?
Nearly every desert has water somewhere, sometimes underground, and nearly all deserts have some plants growing in them.
How are the plants in a desert ecosystem most likely to differ from the plants in a rain forest ecosystem?
Plants in a desert ecosystem are likely to have adaptations to conserve water, such as thick waxy coatings or small leaves, while plants in a rainforest ecosystem will have adaptations for high moisture levels, like broad leaves or aerial roots. Desert plants also often have deeper root systems to reach water sources underground, whereas rainforest plants may rely more on shallow roots to access nutrients in the topsoil.
What do plants need a lot of water?
desert plants with long roots require less water.
How are desert plants different from plants?
Desert plants have evolved to store water. They have needles instead of leaves. They have spongy stems to store water. They only flower in times of good rain.
How does the presence of water impact the growth of plants in a desert environment?
In a desert environment, the presence of water is crucial for the growth of plants. Water helps plants to survive and thrive by providing hydration for photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and overall growth. Without enough water, plants in the desert may struggle to grow, reproduce, and ultimately survive.
A place in the desert where there are water and plants?
An oasis is an area of the desert where water can be found.An oasis is an area of the desert where water can be found.
Lists of limiting factors of desert?
two limiting factors for a desert are water and plants because there is really no water there.
Do all plants need water including the plants that live in the desert?
Yes.
If plants need light to grow why aren't the biggest plants In the desert?
Plants need more than light to grow, they also need water. The desert does not have sufficient water to support large plants except on an oasis.
In Africa what place in the desert is there water and plants?
An oasis.
What are some desert plants that animals can get water from?
Cactus
