INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thorn forests and scrubs are found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall. The main plant species found in these forests are acacias, cacti, euphorbias and palms. Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture. The stems are succulent to conserve water. More items

Detailed explanation-2: -A thorn forest is characterized by dense, scrubland with vegetation as dry subtropical and with warm temperate areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Thorn Forests are found in the semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti are the main plants found in these forests.

Detailed explanation-4: -Babool tree, ber tree, wild date palm, Khair tree, neem, khejri tree, palas tree, and other tropical thorn forest trees include Babool tree, ber tree, and wild date palm. A thorn forest is defined by thick scrubland with dry subtropical plants and mild temperate sections.

Detailed explanation-5: -Climbers such as Tragia, Rivea, Tinospora, Vitis, and Peristrophe grow up the trees, adding structural complexity. All are highly xerophytic species, adapted to growing in arid conditions. In drier areas the thorn forests transition into a xerophytic shrub dominated by Euphorbia species, a cactus-like plant.