News Plants Salty sweat helps one desert plant stay hydrated A study provides a new look into the strategies plants have evolved to survive in harsh locales The leaves of this Athel tamarisk secrete salts that soak up condensation. Marieh Al-Handawi By Ariana Remmel October 30, 2023 at 4:39 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Sweat keeps some animals cool in scorching heat. Salty secretions also serve one desert shrub a refreshing sip of water. The Athel tamarisk uses a special selection of salts excreted from its leaves to pull water from the air, researchers report October 30 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
