Write down the features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs of India.
1. The natural vegetation like thorny trees and bushes are to be found in the regions having less than 70 cm rainfall.
2. Such type of vegetation grows in the north-western part of country including semiarid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, utter Pradesh and Haryana.
3. Acacias, plams, euphorbias and cacti are the main plant species of this region.
4. Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture.
5. The stems are succulent to conserve water. To minimize evaporation, leaves are mostly thick and small. These forests give way to thorn forests and scrubs in dry area.
