In the harsh, sun-scorched landscapes of the desert, survival is a challenge few plants can meet - but this tree ... acacia to endure extreme heat, scarce water, and nutrient-poor soils. From deep ...

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap ... the iconic Joshua tree—the oldest found ...

Acacia trees are able to survive in the desert by having roots that spread out wide under the tree in search of water. Desert grass is a very pale green and grows in big clumps. The blades of ...

Cassadore identified a domed nest made of sticks and weeds under the tree, a home for a woodrat ... found another common occurrence in the desert, a nursery plant. When seeds sprout under a ...