Although its climate is extreme, the Mountains and Basins region is blessed with a rugged, natural beauty. Flowering cactus plants lend a bright splash of color to the softer colors of the desert. Other desert plants, such as yucca and creosote bush, cover
the ground. Plants suited to the desert require little water. In some cases, they store water in their leaves.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the excerpt about desert plants?

A. Deserts get little to no rain to support plant life

B. Only plants that store water in their leaves live in the desert

C. Flowering cactus plants are the most popular plants

D. Plants have adapted to the desert climate require little water