answersLogoWhite

0

The leave of the creosote bush are covered in a layer of wax and they fold together during the day.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Biology

Where does creosote bush grow?

Creosote bush typically grows in arid and semi-arid regions of North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and northern parts of Mexico. It thrives in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and can tolerate extreme heat and drought conditions.


Are creosote fumes toxic?

Yes, creosote fumes are toxic, as well as skin contact with creosote, or ingestion. Asphalt workers; railroad workers; iron, steel, rubber, and tire factory workers; wood preservative industry workers; and coke-producing industry workers are all at higher risk for exposure to creosote fumes.


What is a sentence using the word adapted?

After the accident the house needed to be adapted so that he could use the wheelchair in it.


How is study of organisms and their structures related to the study of organisms and their environment?

The study of organisms and their structures helps to understand how they interact with their environment. Organisms' structures are adapted to their environment, influencing their survival and reproduction. Understanding this relationship is important for studying ecosystems and biodiversity.


Why is it that some organisms do not appear to be perfectly adapted to their environment?

Some organisms may not appear perfectly adapted to their environment because evolution is a gradual process and it takes time for organisms to develop traits that help them survive in their specific environment. Additionally, environmental changes can occur faster than organisms can adapt, leading to mismatches between the organism and its environment.

Related Questions

Where does a creosote bush live in?

the creosote bush lives in the desert


What is the scientific name for creosote bush?

The scientific name for creosote bush is Larrea tridentata.


How is a squirrel adapted to it environment?

It hides its bush


What is a creosote bush?

I do not know lolololol XD


Is a desert creosote shrub dark and fuzzy?

The creosote bush is a dark olive color and has fuzzy seed pods.


Where are creosote trees most likely to be grown?

Creosote bush exist in Mexico and in the Southern part of US, in dessert areas.


What type of plant is the creosote bush a. coniferous tree b. lichen c. shrub d. flowering weed?

The creosote bush is a c. shrub. It is a hardy, drought-resistant plant commonly found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Known for its distinctive, resinous smell after rain, the creosote bush plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.


Where does creosote bush grow?

Creosote bush typically grows in arid and semi-arid regions of North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and northern parts of Mexico. It thrives in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and can tolerate extreme heat and drought conditions.


What desert has ocotillo and creosote bush?

Both plants are found in the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran Desert.


How does this poison help the creosote bush to survive in the desert?

Some thought that the creosote released toxins into the soil to prevent seeds from other plants from sprouting near the bush, thus robbing valuable water. However, it is now believed that the creosote bush simply has such a dense network of fine roots that they are able to quickly absorb any rain that falls before any other nearby plants or seeds can take advantage of it.


Is creosote from chimney usable as preservative?

Creosote from a chimney should not be used as a preservative. Creosote is a toxic substance that contains chemicals harmful to humans and the environment. It is not approved for use as a preservative for wood or other materials. It is important to dispose of creosote properly to prevent contamination.


What are the uses of a creosote bush?

Creosote bushes have been used to make tea, you brew a teaspoon of leaves in boiling water for 5 mins and serve! Creosote is know for having healing properties and Native Americans used it as a salve for treating wounds, skin complaints and sexually transmitted diseases. You can also use it as a decongestant for the common cold, brew leaves in boiling water and then breath in the steam - the vapours will clear your nose. Creosote is currently under trial as a cure for cancer.