What are the characteristics of desert plants?
1. Smaller Leaves and Stems. This allows the plant to concentrate its water instead of spreading it out over a wider surface area. Desert trees and shrubs tend to be short, with fewer leaves and branches.
2. Storing Water. Desert plants with thick leaves and stems are able to absorb water when it rains and continue growing even when rainfall is absent.
3. Dormant Periods. Desert plants with dormant phases include lichen, moss, algae and ferns.
4. Nocturnal Activity, Some desert plants survive by only becoming fully active at night. During the night time, evaporation is least likely to occur because it is no longer so hot. Some plants, such as the yucca, turpentine bush, and brittlebush, only open their stomas at this time.
2. Storing Water. Desert plants with thick leaves and stems are able to absorb water when it rains and continue growing even when rainfall is absent.
3. Dormant Periods. Desert plants with dormant phases include lichen, moss, algae and ferns.
4. Nocturnal Activity, Some desert plants survive by only becoming fully active at night. During the night time, evaporation is least likely to occur because it is no longer so hot. Some plants, such as the yucca, turpentine bush, and brittlebush, only open their stomas at this time.
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