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Enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis and store water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of a true cactus where this takes place. Much like many other plants that have waxy coatings on their leaves, Cacti often have a waxy coating on their stems to prevent water loss. This works by preventing water from spreading on the surface and allowing water to trickle down the stem to be absorbed by the roots and used for photosynthesis. Cacti have a thick, hard-walled, succulent stem - when it rains, water is stored in the stem. The stems are photosynthetic, green, and fleshy. The inside of the stem is either spongy or hollow (depending on the cactus). A thick, waxy coating keeps the water inside the cactus from evaporating.
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Is it true that The stem of the cactus is too thick to hold water?
false
How does the cactus produce food if the leaves are no longer able to do photosynthesis?
The stem which is the thick part of the cactus plant stores food.:)
What is a structural adaptation of prickly pear cactus?
thick and waxy skin, spiky leaves, flexible stem and shallow roots.
Fact about cactus?
An interesting fact about a cactus is that a cactus has a thick, juicy and swollen stem inside his body which helps it to store water and when it gets thirsty because of the extremely hot weather, he can drink the water anytime he wants.
What is cactus that stores water in its stem called?
A cactus that stores water in its stem is called a stem succulent. The stem has tissues that are capable storing large quantities of water. The stem also has a thick waterproof epidermis covered by a waxy cuticle that prevents loss of water due by evaporation. Examples of stem succulents - Cardon Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus, Saguaro Cactus
Why does a cactus have a hollow stem?
cactus have a hollow stem. it is where they store water and food for survival
What is a Thick stem?
An example of a thick stem is the edible stem of the Rhubarb plant.
What part of the plant makes food in cactus why?
In cactus leaves are absent. Chlorophyll are found in trunk mainly.
Is it better for a cactus cover to be thick or thin?
Thick
Where does a cactus store water if it doesn't have leaves?
A cactus stores water in its stem.
Where in the saguaro cactus is the water held?
Water is stored in tissue in the stem of the cactus.
What are the quills attached to on a cactus?
The 'spines' of a cactus attach directly to the stem of the plant.
