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What desert animal commonly nests in cactus plants?

The cactus wren


What is the name given to plants that grows in desert conditions?

Plants that grow in arid conditions are called xerophytes. They have adapted to live with little water.


Why are desert plants very hardy?

Succulents are plants that are able to store water in their leaves or stems which is a good adaptation to have for plants that live in an arid environment. No all desert plants are succulents, however.


What kind of plants grow in the Chihuahuan Desert?

The most commonly seen plants in the Chihuahuan Desert are mesquite, creosote bush, yuccas, ocotillo and opuntia cacti.


Why plants in Sahara have long roots and small leathery leaves?

Due to conditions of desert


What type of plants are adapted to hot dry conditions?

Cacti, pineapples, agaves, and geraniums are some plants that are adapted to hot, dry conditions. They would all survive well in the desert.


What plants are in ice deserts?

The only true ice desert is Antarctica and no plants grow there except for a few nonvascular plants that survive along the coast where there is no ice and somewhat milder conditions.


What plants live in the patagonian desert?

because they like it


Why is a short life cycle a good adaptation to desert conditions?

Slow growth,which conserves food,energy,and water,is another adaptation of desert plants


What plant grows well in the Chihuahuan Desert?

Some of the most commonly seen and prominent plants in the Chihuahuan Desert are mesquite, creosote bush, yuccas and ocotillos.


Deserts often are sparsely populated This demonstrates that?

The deserts are usually sparsely populated because its conditions does not support the growth of plants. It is therefore difficult to sustain life in a desert because of the little amount of water.


Is the plants that grow in Mexico are weird?

Not really. There are weird plants, but the majority are commonly known plants and shrubs like palm trees, oaks and pines; desert plants include creosotes and cactus.