Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
Most desert plants evolved according to their environment, an environment in which conservation of moisture is paramount. The broad surface of a leaf would transpire too much moisture away from the plant in the hot, dry desert, so "leaves" are an almost unseen feature of most desert plants.
Only those desert plants that have the ability to store water in their stems or leaves are called succulents. Cacti, agaves, aloes, some euphorbias are examples.
Wild donkeys in the desert eat off the land and its surrounding. The donkeys have adapted and will eat plants and leaves.
Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.
Yes, there are some plants in the desert with long leaves. A few examples:Palm treesYuccasSotol
Desert
Most desert plants evolved according to their environment, an environment in which conservation of moisture is paramount. The broad surface of a leaf would transpire too much moisture away from the plant in the hot, dry desert, so "leaves" are an almost unseen feature of most desert plants.
Scale like leaves
Many desert plants have flat leaves so your question is invalid.
The rainforest plants have big flat leaves so they can absorp lots of water.The desert plants don't have big flat leaves.
Desert plants have evolved to store water. They have needles instead of leaves. They have spongy stems to store water. They only flower in times of good rain.
The waxy coat helps to reduce water loss from the leaves.
NO they dont
Yes, desert plants have leaves, but they are usually small and adapted to conserve water through mechanisms such as reduced surface area, thick cuticles, and spines. Some desert plants, like cacti, have modified structures called spines that serve as leaves to reduce water loss.
Due to conditions of desert
Desert plants have several adaptations that allow them to survive. Their roots go deeper than plants in moister climates, to maximize water intake. They don't have leaves, which allow water to evaporate.