The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Do plants need special morphological adaptations to grow in extreme heat, besides surfaces that deflect the sun's heat?
That's fascinating. Can you give me an example of a plant that has these adaptations?
One example is the cactus, which has thick, waxy skin and a shallow, wide root system for collecting as much moisture as possible during rainfall. Additionally, cacti contain heat-resistant pigments that protect them from the intense sunlight of their desert habitats.