Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground. Other plants ...

Perennials, shrubs and small trees native to the Chihuahuan Desert give color to San Antonio gardens while providing food and ...

"These wild plants are crucial components of desert ecosystems, providing food and habitat for other species," Malmstrom said. "Their decline from crop virus infections could have cascading ...