cactus- science poem

Cacti

Here’s some fact-i,
About some cacti,
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They’re plants you shouldn’t touch,
Because their spiny leaves are sharp,
It might hurt too,too much!
Yes those pointy spines they have,
Are cacti’s shield and cape,
Helping water stay inside,
Through spines it can’t escape!
They love the desert,
Sun baked lands,
For water's what they store,
Inside their bodies,
Or their roots,
Like clothing’s in a drawer…
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Cacti,
Cacti,
Succulents,
Are really pretty cool,
Just don’t give a kiss to one,
Or miss some time at school…

Cacti:
Cacti are plants that have adaptations to survive in dry, hot environments. Instead of broad leaves, they have spines that prevent the evaporation of water into the atmosphere (Due to the lack of leaves, photosynthesis is usually performed by the stem of the plant). The spines also help protect cacti from herbivores and other animals. Cacti are succulents and can store water inside of their bodies.

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