Question

answer the following in one word. cacti grow these in places of leaves​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thorns

Explanation:

Almost all cacti are succulents, meaning they have thickened, fleshy parts adapted to store water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place. ... In the absence of leaves, enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis.