Q:Do plants grow in deserts?
A:Well of course, they get water and sunlight too as of many types of plants, Here is some info on Desert biome Plant Life!


                          Here are a few plants in the desert:

Pitcher Plant
Herod Tree
Bissell's Scrubber
Panax Grass
Hound's-Tongue
Drestikil (minor)
Cathedral Cactus  

 

What are deserts, And how do plants grow?

Deserts are warm type climates, Plants need warmth and water to grow, some people think deserts are dry but they should beleive different. Deserts can get to 40 - 50 degrees Celcius, 20 - 30 Degrees farenheit At Night.
It does rain, and there are lakes, Ponds, Rivers, And so much types of plants as listed above on paragraph one. - Types Of Plant Life.
If you are one of the thousands of people who think deserts are dry climates no water and No plants OR Animals, Then do some research. Best resource : http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm go to that page and see all the amazing plants and even animals that live in the desert climate.

Trees, Shrubs, Grasses


Crucifixion Thorn
California Fan Palm
Cocklebur
Cottonwood
Creosote Bush
Desert Willow
Elephant Tree
Greasewood
Joshua Tree
Plants Plant life in the desert is scarce, but there are more plants living here than you would expect. For example two of the most popular desert plants are the ocotillo which is a leafy green plant that produces flowers. The other one is the saguaro cactus which was named Arizona's state flower. Plants in the desert are forced to make many adaptions in order to survive in this dry, hot land. Some adaptions are when rain falls they sprout at that moment, bloom quickly, ripen their seed in a few days, then whither and die. Other plants depend on underground water. Most plants have developed roots that grow up to 80 ft. long. The Cactus also survives because it has a thick waxy layer on the outside of its stems and leaves. This helps to retain water and protect tissues from intense sunlight. Other plants store water in their fleshy stems or leaves and are called succulents. The Desert plants are of great importance to the animals of the desert. They find most of their food and water from plants. Dew left on plants, and salt which helps the plant take in water, are vital sources of life. The whisker cactus provides food for insects. Goats also feed on a small cactus called the "Living Rock." It grows among rocks to camouflage itself as to avoid being eaten by hungry animals.
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By Austin Curtis