Other deserts are called semiarid deserts. these are deserts with temperatures that are not as hot. They have more moderate temperatures. Some semiarid deserts can be found in Greenland and Utah. The soil is very rough with shallow or rocky sections. Their variety of ground-hugging bushes or shrubs than deserts like the sahara. Their highest temperature rarely goes above 38 degrees Celsius. The soil is sandy with small leaves. Shiny leaves allow a plant to save energy during the cool evening. This is called conserving heat. these plants also provide a good place for insects yo seek shelter.