Types and characteristics of desert succulents The survival wisdom of desert succulents The application value of desert succulents Desert is a place full of mystery and challenges, and is also a miracle of life. In this arid land, succulents have become an indispensable part of the desert ecosystem. This article will take you into the desert to explore the survival wisdom of desert succulents. Types and characteristics of desert succulents Desert succulents, as the name suggests, refer to succulents that adapt to the desert environment. According to the Records of Desert Flora of China, there are more than 300 species of succulents in the desert areas of my country, including many rare varieties. These succulent plants have the following characteristics: 1. Succulent leaves: In order to reduce water evaporation, the leaves of desert succulents are fleshy and can store a large amount of water.
2. Short-stemmed or stemless: Desert succulent plants usually have the characteristics of short-stemmed or stemless in order to reduce water evaporation.
3. Developed root systems: Desert succulent plants have developed root systems and can penetrate deep into the soil and absorb deep water.
4. Strong drought resistance: Desert succulent plants have strong drought resistance and can survive in extremely arid environments. Survival wisdom of desert succulent plants 1. Reduced transpiration: The leaves of desert succulent plants are fleshy, which reduces transpiration and reduces water evaporation.
2. Water storage capacity: Desert succulent plants can store large amounts of water to cope with arid environments.
3. Deep water absorption: Desert succulent plants have developed root systems and can penetrate deep into the soil and absorb deep water.
4. Salt-alkali resistance: Some desert succulent plants have strong salt-alkali resistance and can survive in salt-alkali land.
5. Nutrient cycle: Desert succulent plants convert inorganic salts into organic matter through their own metabolic processes, realizing nutritional cycle. The application value of desert succulents 1. Ecological protection: Desert succulents play an important role in the desert ecosystem and help maintain the ecological balance of the desert.
2. Landscaping: Desert succulent plants have high ornamental value and can be used for landscaping and beautifying the environment.
3. Medicinal value: Some desert succulent plants have medicinal value and can be used to treat diseases.
4. Resource development: Desert succulent plants can be developed and utilized as biological resources to provide material wealth for mankind.
Desert succulents grow tenaciously in arid desert environments with their unique survival wisdom. Understanding the survival methods of these plants will help us better protect the desert ecological environment and exert their role in landscaping, medicinal value, etc. In the future development, desert succulents will become an important resource for the sustainable development of my country's desert areas.