* Shrubs: Many shrubs are also adapted to the desert environment, with deep roots that allow them to access underground water sources. Some common types of desert shrubs include the creosote bush, greasewood, and mesquite.
* Trees: Some trees are also able to survive in the desert, although they are less common than cacti and shrubs. Some common types of desert trees include the Joshua tree, palo verde, and ironwood.
* Grasses: Some grasses are also found in the desert, although they are not as common as other types of plants. Some common types of desert grasses include the blue grama grass, black grama grass, and sand dropseed.
* Lichens: Lichens are a type of symbiotic organism that consists of a fungus and an alga. They are found in a variety of habitats, including the desert. Some common types of lichens found in the desert include the rock lichen, crustose lichen, and foliose lichen.