Question

These desert plants are from North America. They have a swollen
trunk that stores a lot of water. They have thin and long leaves that
help them to reduce the loss of moisture.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Xerophytes such as cacti are capable of withstanding extended periods of dry conditions as they have deep-spreading roots and capacity to store water. ... The leaves are waxy and thorny that prevents loss of water and moisture. Even their fleshy stems can store water.

Answer 2

Answer:

yes of course the leaves have was on them so the water drops down on land to get water to roots.