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The most popular plant living in the desert is cactus. There are different kinds of cactus, for example barrel cactus. There are other plants like grasses, shrubs, trees, and wildflowers.

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What plants live in the Gibson desert?

Some plants found in Gibson Desert are mulgas, mixed shrubs, triodia, desert bloodwood, and porcupine grass. While mulga is a shrub, desert bloodwood is a tree. Triodia is a type of grass. Gibson Desert is situated in Western Australia which has an area of 60,232 square miles.


What is plants live in the dessert?

Some common plants that live in the desert include cacti, succulents such as aloe vera and agave, desert sagebrush, and mesquite trees. These plants have adaptations to survive in arid conditions such as storing water in their tissues or having deep root systems to access underground water sources.


Compare plants that live in deserts with plants that live in the tundra biome?

Plants that live in the deserts and plants that live in the Tundra have commonalities and differences. One commonality is that they have both learned to adapt to very harsh climates. One difference is that Tundra plants are adapted to extreme cold, while desert plants are adapted to extreme heat.


Can desert plants only live near a lake or river?

No, desert plants can survive in dry environments with little water. They have adaptations such as deep root systems or succulent structures to store water from sporadic rainfall or surviving on minimal water sources. While some desert plants may grow near lakes or rivers, many are found in arid regions far from these water sources.


How are the plants in a desert ecosystem most likely to differ from the plants in a rain forest ecosystem?

Plants in a desert ecosystem are likely to have adaptations to conserve water, such as thick waxy coatings or small leaves, while plants in a rainforest ecosystem will have adaptations for high moisture levels, like broad leaves or aerial roots. Desert plants also often have deeper root systems to reach water sources underground, whereas rainforest plants may rely more on shallow roots to access nutrients in the topsoil.

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What plants are in the scrub forest?

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Do aphids live in the desert?

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What kind of Geckos live in the desert?

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Do rattlesnakes live in the desert with plants?

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Do all plants need water including the plants that live in the desert?

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