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Plants growing in hot and dry places are called _______.

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Xerophytes are terrestrial plants that live in hot and dry habitats or deserts region.
They store water in their green, spongy modified stems.
Leaves are modified to spines to reduce transpiration.
Examples of xerophytes include Cactus, Agave.
Final answer:
Plants growing in hot and dry places are called xerophytes.

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