If you say, what is desert? Then a big long field stretch in front of the eyes which is filled with grey sand. Suddenly, seeing green trees in them, it is quite strange. The green cover of the desert can not be imagined. But in the rough environment of the desert, some trees are present themselves, whose form or quality is not less. The desert trees is just as tough. They may struggle with nature, and they can survive as long as possible. Today i will tell you such a unique kind of tree which is presented in desert.

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Olemy Pine

This type of tree is found in the desert region of Australia. Olemy pine growing in the rough conditions is one of the rare plants in the world. It is also called living fossil. The hunk-busted bubble-shaped object hinges in the tree, makes the tree a weird one. Many trees in the desert region are long lived. This is the first row between them. The Olemy Pine, which is the oldest tree in the world for 200 million years. This tree can survive at a temperature below 12 degrees Celsius.

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Dragon Blood Tree

A wonderful tree in Yemen's desert, is the Dragon Blood Tree. There is no such tree in other parts of the world outside the Socotra Islands of Yemen. According to plant scientists, among those species of trees that have survived in prehistoric times, the Dragon Blood Tree is one of them. About three and a half million years ago, the Socotra Islands separated from the mainland of Arabia, which did not affect the evolution of the plant. These species of trees survive without any significant changes in the four islands of the Socotra Islands. The scientific name of the tree is Dracaena Cinnabari

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In the rainy season, there is heavy rainfall in the Socotra Islands. During this time, the dragon blood tree was absorbed enough water bu leaf. Then it spread through the trees through roots and branch clusters. In this way, providing water from nature this tree survived in adverse environment. His leaves are in the upper part of the tree. In this way, the leaves are clasped together, which looks like a umbrella from a distance.

This tree produces red-colored little fruit, which is very much like a kind of palm. This fruit is used as a food for livestock. A red-glue material is coming in the trunk of the tree, which is used in the preparation of various Ayurvedic medicines and colors. In 1960, the glue was exported to different countries. Due to this red glue or juice of trees, the name of the tree is known as the Dragon Blood Tree. Currently due to various natural pollution, the existence of the tree is in crisis. By the year 2080 the scientists' idea that this tree will be lost from the earth.

Baseball tree

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This tree is found in Karu desert in South Africa. This 15-centimeter diameter tree is look like a green baseball. Many people want to keep this tree in its own collection because they look so weird. As a result, the life span of the tree fell. For peoples more keenness towards this tree, This beautiful trees are going to be extinct or soon to be extinct from the earth. Flowers are available on the baseball tree. The name is also very beautiful, Sayathia.

Desert Willow Tree

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This tree is also known as Chillopesis. This plant is found in the United States and Mexico. The tree is famous for flowers. The flowers begin to bloom in May of the year. There are flowers on the tree until September. Its flowers are usually light pink and lavender colors. Some yellow and violet-colored stain will be seen in the middle of the yellow-shaped and pink flower. The pollination of this tree occurs through bees.

Ironwood tree

The tree is found in the Sonoran desert region of North America. The tree can survive in very difficult conditions. The life span is quite long. One tree can survive for 1,500 years. They grow very slowly. The tree is light blue and gray leaves. Flowers bloom in April. The trees fall off in very dry times, but they do not die.

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This tree has a strange power. This tree can affect the surrounding environment. The plant has an unusual ability to reduce temperatures up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Elephant Tree

The rare species of this plant can be found only in the Anja-Borrego Desert of the United States, the Sonarora Desert and Santa Rosa Mountains and in a wide area of ​​the southwestern part of the Arizona state. This tree has a water conservation system to adapt to the climate of the desert. The trunk of this tree is quite thick, because it has the power to hold plenty of water. The tree is small in size, its branches are not very large.

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It is said to be very small form of branches than the main stem. Tree roots and root trunk can play an important role in preserving water. The leaves of the trees are quite thin, flat and tall. The long bean shaped legume is out from the tree. The main attraction of this tree is the small, star-shaped white or creamy flower in the tree. In the dried and winter season, the tree keeps its existence through its falling eaves.

Barrel cactus

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Do camels eat to choose thorns? If the camel is the number one representative in the desert, the second is the thistle tree. There are many thistle in the desert. The thorny cactus found in the desert region of southwestern America. This is the largest cactus in this region. May be up to 10 meters long. Thorns are about 4 inches tall. The root of the tree is very small. But their power is quite dangerous. If these trees are taken away from the ground, they may survive for six years at home even after being separated from the soil. Life span is 150 years of this yellow-orange flower cactus.

Dessert Lily

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The plant, also known as Hesperocallis, is famous for its flowers. This flower tree is found in North America, Mexico, California and Arizona desert areas. Its flowers are funnel-shaped, creamy-colored. From March to early May, flowers bloom. The leaves of the tree extend from one inch to 8-10 inches wide. The root of this tree is quite thick. The main locals of this tree are quite a favorite as food.

Silver Torch Cactus

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Bolivia, the Argentine's cactus is also called a woolen torch. The three-meter tall tree is a wonderful sight, its flowers. When the flower comes to the desert tree, surrounded by an amazing beauty around it. The flowers can boil at a temperature below 10 degrees below zero. Two-inch long thorns on the whole At the end of the summer, there are flowers in the tree. But those are not like flowers in our white eyes, they are no longer saying. Flowers are not meant to be said.

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