what is a fertile place in a desert called
Submit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. A fertile or green spot in a desert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water is called oasis OR Standard Definition: an area within a desert where the water table reaches the surface, with enough moisture to permit the growth of vegetation. just now. Report Abuse. 'like an oasis in a desert' is an English phrase which is used to refer to something which is rarely found in a particular place/area. Since an oasis is a stream of water and water is very very rare in a desert, this is where the meaning comes from.