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Xerophyte
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plant morphology
   
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The adaptations are several, primarily these aim to limit water loss (including water storage), but also to obtain as much water as is possible from the environment. They are summarised in the table below.

Types of xerophytic plants are:
  • Succulent Plant s - they typically store moisture in their stems or leaves. They also include Cacti from the Cactaceae family which typically have stems that are round and store a lot of water. Often their leaves are vestigial, or they do not have leaves. These are known as drought endurers.

  • Bulb s, Seed s and Spore s - water is stored in their bulbs, at or below ground. They may spend a period of dormancy during drought conditions underground, these are known as drought evaders. They can often Germinate following Rainfall . An example of this is the Californian Poppy whos seeds lie dormant during drought and then, Flower and form seeds within four weeks of rainfall.



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