These are some of the unique plants that you will come across in the Sahara Desert.
This is the African Welwitchsia. The African Welwitchsia is well-suited for the desert because its roots stretch very far into the ground, which help the plant survive in desert conditions.
This is an acacia tree. The acacia tree is well-suited for the desert because it can withstand the heat in the spring and the summer. The tree usually dies during droughts though.
This is an olive tree. The olive tree is well-suited for the desert because it lives along the oases, which provide water for the tree. The olive tree also provides humans with olive oil.
This is the common fig. The common fig is well-suited for the desert because it has the ability to live in soil that have poor nutrients.
This is the thyme plant. It is well-suited for the desert because it is drought resistant. That means that this plant will never die from not having enough water.
This is a date palm. The date palm is well-suited for the desert because they can withstand very hot temperatures, but are usually located near oases, which give them water.
This is the African Peyote Cactus. This is well-suited for the desert because it has a thick stem that can hold water for a long amount of time. The leaves are a lot smaller. Since they are smaller they don't lose as much water.