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A look at how cacti are able to survive and grow in the harsh, dry desert environment. The spines on a cactus help to protect it from humans and animals. Its roots are spread out to collect water when it does rain and it stores water in its body for future use.
Many desert plants, such as the brittlebush, reduce the temperature of their leaves by reflecting sunlight with a thick covering of hairs. Small leaves are another way of reducing water loss. One of the best examples of a small-leaved plant is the cactus, which has reduced its leaves to spikes. Some desert plants also store water. These include succulent plants, such as aloe and barrel cacti, which have stems or leaves containing spongelike cells that absorb water, and plants with underground storage, such as bulbs and rhizomes.