The desert is an arid place characterized by the absence of rain and extreme temperatures. We tend to think of it as an empty environment in which there is no place for fauna or plants. However, the desert is teeming with life, and despite the difficulties, plants have adapted to survive in such a harsh environment.
One of the most popular plants is the desert willow ( Chilopsis lineata ). This small deciduous tree can reach eight meters in height. Also, it is very resistant to drought once well rooted. It is found mostly in the southern United States and Mexico.
Likewise, in deserts we can also find the governor plant ( Larrea tridentata ). It is a shrub native to North America that measures between one and four meters. In addition, its resinous leaves are dark green, while the flowers have five yellow petals.
On the other hand, did you know that the balls that appear rolling in western movies are actually a plant? This plant is known as ball of the desert, turbot, corridor of the desert or barilla, among other peculiar names. Here are some of the most impressive plants in the desert. There is a world beyond the cactus!
