What are the adaptation of xerophytes

Xerophytes are plants adapted to survive in dry environments. Their adaptations help them to:

• Reduce water loss: This includes features like small or absent leaves (spines), a thick waxy cuticle, sunken stomata, and a reduced surface area.
• Store water: Succulent plants, like cacti, have fleshy stems or leaves that store large amounts of water.
• Absorb water efficiently: Extensive root systems, often shallow and widespread or deep taproots, help them capture scarce water.
• Tolerate drought: Some xerophytes can survive periods of extreme dryness by entering a dormant state or by having cells that can withstand dehydration.