Question

Plants growing in hot and dry places are called_________

Answer 1

Desert:

1. A desert is a terrestrial habitat that is very dry and receives very little rainfall annually.
2. Plants that grow in the desert area are known as xerophytes and some examples are cactus, palm trees etc.
3. The leaves of the cactus are modified into spines in order to prevent the loss of water(transpiration) from the surface of the leaves.

Final answer:

Plants growing in hot and dry places are called xerophytes.