Some desert plants, called phreatophytes, have long roots, which reach deep below the surface to pull up any
available moisture. Some phreatophytes have roots up to 80 feet long. Xerophytes have developed mechanisms
for storing water for a long time in the plant body. Some plants are dormant and bloom when there's water
available and the conditions are right for that specific plant. There can be over 200,000 seeds in a square mile.
A cactus, as of other desert plants can take advantage of sunlight.
Like cactus, they can generate energy without
leaves. Barrel cacti can grow to 5-11 feet tall, with 3-4 inch spikes, this cactus is a flowering plant, therefore it
blossoms yellow-green, or red flowers at the top.
available moisture. Some phreatophytes have roots up to 80 feet long. Xerophytes have developed mechanisms
for storing water for a long time in the plant body. Some plants are dormant and bloom when there's water
available and the conditions are right for that specific plant. There can be over 200,000 seeds in a square mile.
A cactus, as of other desert plants can take advantage of sunlight.
Like cactus, they can generate energy without
leaves. Barrel cacti can grow to 5-11 feet tall, with 3-4 inch spikes, this cactus is a flowering plant, therefore it
blossoms yellow-green, or red flowers at the top.