Among the treasures of these arid regions are the desert plants, marvels of adaptation and survival sculpted by the harsh environment they call home. These plants not only survive but flourish ...

Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...

Cactus plants set of desert among sand and rocks Realistic vector illustration isolated on white background Big collection of black silhouettes of cacti, agaves, joshua tree, and prickly pear Big set ...

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 water from deep underground. Other plants ...

Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...

But even small changes in temperature or precipitation could drastically impact plants and animals living in the desert. In some cases global warming is predicted to increase the area of deserts ...

The winds not only dry the desert but blast exposed plants, causing wind-burn at any time of the year and often freeze-burn during the cold months. Over winter, plants have also to contend with the ...

Topographically, the area can be divided into two geomorphic regions based on parent material, soil and vegetation. The northern region which constitutes the desert margins adjoining with canal ...