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

Some species like succulent plants store water in their stems or leaves.

Those include the Cactaceae family, which has round stemsand can store a lot of water.

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Why are stems of xerophytes green and fleshy?

As we know, xerophytes are found in deserts mostly(or you can say place having scarcity of water) so there is very less water there. So they are adapted with green and fleshy stem to store water for its use.


How are xerophytes benefited from green and fleshy stem?

by it hav to store water


Do water lilies have strong stems?

The water lilies have thick, fleshy creeping underwater stems that are buried in the mud.


Which term describes a desert plant such as cactus?

Xerophyte is the term that describes a desert plant such as a cactus. Xerophytes are well-adapted to survive in arid conditions by storing water in their fleshy stems or leaves and reducing water loss through specialized adaptations like spines or waxy coatings.


Does the water lotus have a woody stem?

No, the water lotus does not have a woody stem. It has a fleshy rhizome from which stems arise, but these stems are not woody.


Why desert plants have thick fleshy stems?

Succulent plants have thick, fleshy stems and/or leaves. In the Americas that includes the cacti.


Can you list 3 examples of xerophytes?

Sure! Cacti: These desert plants have adapted to store water in their fleshy stems to survive in arid conditions. Joshua trees: These unique desert trees have deep root systems to access water underground and withstand drought. Aloe vera: These succulent plants can retain water in their fleshy leaves, allowing them to thrive in dry climates.


Do water moss fern have thick fleshy stem?

No, water moss ferns do not have thick fleshy stems. They typically have thin, wiry stems that are adapted for growing in moist environments such as along riverbanks or in shallow water.


How does cactus adapd to desert life?

Cacti are able to store water in their fleshy stems.


Why is the stem of cactus fleshy?

Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.


Compare the external structure of monocot and dicot stems?

Monocot stems are fleshy, have no branches, and don't get in thicker as they grow. Dicot stems do indeed grow wider, often grow branches, and are fairly tough.


What examples of plants have nonwoody stems?

Examples of plants with nonwoody stems include sunflowers, pansies, and impatiens. These plants have flexible, herbaceous stems that remain soft and fleshy even as they grow.