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All plants living in the desert are able to live with little water. They have adaptations that permit them to survive in almost permanent drought conditions. Some plants can store water in times of plenty to use in times when little rain falls. Some plants have long tap roots that are able to go deep below the surface where water is available. Some plants basically shut down during droughts and revive again when it rains.
Cacti and other succulents store water.
Mesquites are an example of a plant with a long tap root.
Creosote bush and ocotillo shut down until water is available.

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