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Cactus plants hold water temporarily in their roots. They also hold it temporarily on their modified leaves. They hold it permanently in their stems.

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Are cactus plants trees?

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How do desert plants hold onto water?

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How does cactus adapd to desert life?

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Is cactus a leaf or a stem?

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What plant has stems that can store water?

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