Question

9. The plant grows where there is a little or no
rain. Many of such plants are protected by
prickly spines. They range in height from a few
inches to twenty or thirty feet.........​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cactus is answer of the que.

Answer 2

Correct Question:

Identify the plant:

The plant grows where there is a little or no rain. Many of such plants are protected by prickly spines. They range in height from a few inches to twenty or thirty feet.

Answer:

The required answer to the plant discussed in the given statement is found to be: Cactus.

Explanation:

• Cactus (Cactus family), several cacti, a family of flowering plants (Caryophyllaceae) of about 2,000 species and 139 genera. Cacti are native to most  of North and South America, from British Columbia and southern Alberta. The southernmost point of its range extends to Chile and Argentina. Mexico has the highest number and variety of species.
• The only cacti that may be native to the Old World are members of the genus Lipsalis, found in East Africa, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. Some cactus species live in tropical or subtropical regions, but most live in arid regions and are well adapted.
• The giant Mexican cardoon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) is the tallest cactus in the world, growing up to 63 feet high and 39 inches in diameter. However, this cactus is also popular as a houseplant because of its unique appearance and ease of care, and its size is usually much more modest.

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