Xerophyte
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A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water. Examples of xerophytes include cacti, pineapple and some gymnosperm plants. The morphology
Haberlea rhodopensis
Ramonda serbica a.k.a. Serbian phoenix flower
Cistus albidus is a xerophyte which grows in European countries such as France, and Italy and North African countries like Morocco.
Cereus peruvianus
Transpiration
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Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems and flowers. It is a passive process that requires no energy expense by the
Stoma in a tomato leaf shown via colorized scanning electron microscope
The clouds in this image of the Amazon rainforest are a result of evapotranspiration.