Desert Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cactus is a well-known desert plant that has adapted to conserve water in arid environments.
- In the hot desert regions, desert plants such as succulents and xerophytes have evolved to survive with minimal water supply.
- The unique structure of the desert plant allows it to store water in its roots, stems, or leaves to sustain itself during drought.
- Some examples of desert plants include thorny shrubs and trees that are resistant to high temperatures and drought.
- Desert plants often have shallow roots to quickly absorb water from brief rainfall or deep taproots to access groundwater.