Tropical dry forests are among the most threatened ecosystems in the Neotropics, and climate projections indicate that the frequency and duration of drought events may increase and further threaten them.

Three common cacti species, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Melocactus curvispinus, and Stenocereus griseus, are staged in Tatacoa, Colombia's tropical dry forest remnant.

Due to the dry climate in desert areas, drastic changes in cold and heat, strong wind and sand, and strong sunshine, plants growing in this environment, in order to reduce water consumption for transpiration and photosynthesis, their leaf area is greatly reduced, and some even completely degenerate.

Commonly known desert plants include cactus, aloe, Populus euphratica, and other plants. Because the soil in the desert area itself is very barren and dry and hot, these plants are more resistant to drought and high temperatures.

Cactus is a common desert plant with strong drought resistance and heat resistance, as well as strong growth ability.

The lifespan of a cactus is 200 to 250 years.

It used to grow on rocky deserts. It grows to a height of 20 meters, and the abnormal root system has the same length. The plant's spine helps them redirect the wind and keep moving down the body.

Cacti and succulents have thick stems or leaves that help the plant store water. Cactus have strong vitality, and some cacti will bloom.

Many desert plants do not grow leaves, but only thorns, which are actually degenerated leaves. The weather in the desert is hot and the sun is fierce.

If the leaves are wide and large, the water will evaporate quickly, and the thorns allow the cactus to retain water as much as possible, so they can survive in the arid desert.

Someone once did an experiment, putting the cactus in the room, without watering it for six years, it still grows vigorously, but the weight has decreased.

Rain may only fall in the desert for months or even years, so all desert plants have organs capable of retaining large amounts of water.

Do you know which desert plants are besides cacti?

Aloe vera is also a kind of desert plant. It is relatively common in arid regions of Africa. Aloe vera has strong adaptability to the environment and can grow in different environments.

Like all plants, it loves light, light is the source of life, and light is the beauty of life. However, too much is too much. It is too hot for light to survive in a greenhouse.

Populus euphratica also has good growth ability and is suitable for growing in relatively arid areas. It is common in many desert areas. Secondly, Populus euphratica also has strong resistance to wind, sand, and heat.