Desert plants that wait years for a rainfall event to provide moisture for germination of their seeds are specifically called
A)chaparral.
B)thallophytic.
C)sclerophyllous.
D)ephemerals.
E)xeriphytic

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Desert plants that wait for years for rainfall to germinate their seeds are called ephemerals. These plants have adapted to desert conditions by having a short life cycle that can take advantage of the rare rainfall events.

Desert Plants That Wait Years for a Rainfall Event to Provide