desert plant
nounUK /ˈdɛzət plɑːnt/
US /ˈdɛzərt plænt/
A desert plant is a plant that lives in a dry place and needs very little water.
The cactus is a desert plant that stores water in its thick stem.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant adapted to survive long periods without rain.
Many desert plants have deep roots to find water underground.
3. A plant native to a desert region.
The saguaro is a famous desert plant of the American Southwest.
4. A plant that stores water in its leaves or stem.
Aloe is a desert plant that keeps water in its thick leaves.