Cactus, xerophytic adaptations of the rose family, are among the most drought-resistant plants on the planet due to their absence of leaves, shallow root systems, ability to store water in their stems, spines for shade and waxy skin to seal in moisture.
(xerophytic adaptations of the rose family; are; among the most drought-resistant plants on the planet) (spines for shade and waxy skin; to seal; L:in moisture)
xerophytic adaptations of the rose family spines for shade and waxy skin
are to seal
among the most drought-resistant plants on the planet
L:in moisture