Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are xeromorphic.
Xerophytes such as cacti are capable of withstanding extended periods of dry conditions as they have deep-spreading roots and capacity to store water.
Their waxy, thorny leaves prevent loss of moisture..
: a plant adapted for life and growth with a limited water supply. xerophytic..
Xerophytes - Plants growing in deserts are called xerophytes such as agave and aloe, that store water in their fleshy stems or leaves .
These are also called succulents..
Xerophytes are adapted to survive in hot deserts where there is very little water.
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Xerophytes can be found in the snow covered Alps and the icy Arctic..
Xerophytes are a group of plants that are adapted to survive in arid regions like desert and snow-covered areas.
Xerophytes have stomata with microscopic openings and elongated leaves that store large amounts of water.
Sometimes even their stems store water.
They have deep-spreading roots that search for water..
Xerophytic plants are used widely to prevent desertification and for fixation of sand dunes..
