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By having succulent stems with grooves and modifying leaves in to spines. The function of leaves is taken up by green stems.

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A desert plant beginning with o and has 7 letters?

Opuntia is a species of cactus.


What is a desert plant?

A Cactus is a good example of a desert plant.A desert palnt is any plant that has adapted to live in an arid environment.


Which term describes a desert plant?

A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adapted to survive in an environment with little water, such as a desert.


What is a xerophites?

A plant adapted to living in a dry arid habitat; a desert plant.


What is xerophyte used for?

A xerophyte is a species of plant that can survive extremely long periods without water and has adapted to environments that present such challenges. Xerophytes are important to biologists, who study the unique way xerophytes conserve water.


What type of plant is adapted for growth in desert conditions starting with x y or z?

A xerophyte.


How have plants adapted to life in the cold desert?

they store water in their stems,forexample, cactus plant


What is the desert prickly pears genus?

Opuntia is the genus of prickly pears and cholla.


What biome is the aloe plant best adapted for?

The aloe plant is best adapted for arid and semi-arid climates, typically found in desert biomes. Its ability to store water in its fleshy leaves allows it to survive in dry conditions with little water available.


How can I propagate an Opuntia cactus?

You can propagate an Opuntia cactus by taking a cutting from a healthy plant and allowing it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in well-draining soil and water sparingly until roots develop.


Why is the plant life of the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee different from the plant life in west Texas?

Tennessee receives much more rain than the desert. Plants in the desert of west Texas have adapted to live with little water.


Does the desert have a good plant life?

Yes, the desert supports a variety of plants that have adapted to an arid environment.