In deserts, the soil is sandy and dry, and rain falls rarely. Sagebrush and other kinds of plants grow well in many deserts.

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Do desert plants need water to grow?

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plants need water. Unlike trees and garden plants, sagebrush has the ability to live and grow with
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Desert plants need water to grow. Unlike trees and garden plants, sagebrush has the ability to live and grow with very little water. In an environment without any water, sagebrush would not survive.