3. Yucca: Yucca plants are drought-tolerant and have long, sword-like leaves. They produce tall, showy flower spikes and come in different varieties, including the popular Joshua Tree. 4.

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 ...

The winter annuals and the larger shrubs and cacti are absent. Most of the plants are perennial herbs. The root systems generally penetrate rather deeply, but often have prominent laterals near the ...

The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's cinnamon-red buttes ... at $24.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 3 to 17. Children younger than 3 enjoy free admission.

Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental ...

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 ...

Spring has sprung, and a gardening expert at the Tractor Supply Co. provided tips for keeping plants alive Saturday ... t realize even though Vegas is a desert, things do grow here.” ...