Desert Plants: Survival in Harsh Environments

Have you ever thought about how plants in desert environments survive with little water, intense sun, and rare rain? These xerophytes, or drought-tolerant plants, have amazing ways to live and even thrive in tough conditions. They include famous cacti and succulents, as well as tough acacias and mesquite. The desert flora shows how nature can…

Lithops pseudotruncatella: Living Stone Plant Guide

Have you ever seen a plant that looks just like a pebble or stone? That’s Lithops pseudotruncatella, known as the living stone plant. It comes from the dry places of South Africa. These plants look so much like stones that they can be hard to spot. This is nature’s way of helping them survive in…