Pipe Cactus Organ
Popcorn FlowerSome desert plants are the " drought evaders" . They exist as seeds before the rain comes, and grow when it rains. They flower quickly to produce seeds and then die. There are " drought resisters" --- perennial plants that possess the abilities of storing water, locating underground water or minimizing the use of water by various measures.
Morman Tea
Fairy Duster
cactus
its spikes are shapped to direct rainfall and dew to the center of the plant.
is is an example of an adaptation in order to ensure survival of the plant
Leaves that hold water
yes, it is, the leaf of a cacti plant is modified into spines in order to reduce transpiration. This is a method of desert adaptation.
A tall desert plant would be a vascular plant.
the second one
it helps the plant get water in an ecosystem that gets very little rain............
skin that blends in with green plants! :) (apex)
Nutrients in the soil come from decaying plant and animal matter, not adaptation.
Ability to live with little water
The Mojave aster is able to thrive in the desert whenever there is water around, and stay inactive when there is not. Another adaptation is that the plant releases seeds if it is in danger of dying.