Xeric Dry, or pertaining to dry areas. This term helps explain how a plant grows, survives, spreads, or fits into its habitat. Did you know? Xeric plants often have small leaves, waxy surfaces, deep roots, or water-storing tissues that help them survive dry sites.
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dry, dry habitat, Xerics