Question

Plants that grow in deserts or in very dry places are called

Answer 1

they are called xerophytes. they tend to have small,waxy leaves which help the plant to retain water. ex. cacti

Answer 2

There are some plants, however, that have adapted to the almost waterless conditions of the desert. These plants are called xerophytes. Xerophytes tend to have small, waxy leaves, which help the plant to retain water. Some, such as cacti, can store water in their trunks.