List out the adaptations of xerophytes?

Explanation

The conditions that leads to adaptation of plants in a dry habitat are,
i. To absorb as much water as they can get from the surroundings.
ii. To retain water in their organs for very long time.
iii. To reduce the transpiration rate,
iv. To reduce consumption of water.
Adaptations of xerophytes
1. They have well developed roots. Roots grow very deep and reach the layers where water is available as in Calotropis.
2. They store water in succulent water storing parenchymatous tissues. e.g. Opuntia, Aloe vera.
3. They have small sized leaves with waxy coating. e.g. Acacia. In some plants, leaves are modified into spines. c.g. Opuntia.
4. Some of the xerophytes complete their life cycle within a very short period when sufficient moisture is available.