drought-tolerant plants
Arid-adapted vegetation types
Plants that can survive extended periods with little or no water.
The term appears in gardening and landscaping contexts, describing species adapted to arid conditions: Succulents and native grasses are drought-tolerant plants ideal for xeriscaping.
Such plants typically have deep root systems, waxy leaves, or other adaptations that reduce water loss.
- CAM photosynthesisNocturnal CO2 fixation pathway
- agavesSpiny-leaved desert succulents
- succulenceMoisture-rich quality
- acaciasThorny legume trees
- cactiSpiny water-storing plants
euphorbias · sagebrushes · baobabs · rock garden · yuccas · bromeliads · xeriscaping · dry climate · Mediterranean climate · windbreaks · soil erosion control · aloe · prickly pear · mesquite · Joshua tree · desert garden · olive trees · carbon sequestration
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- eco-gardenpollinator garden, rain garden, compost, mulch, rain barrel
- Mediterranean gardensolive trees, lavender fields, citrus trees, cypress trees, bougainvillea
- savanna plantsacacia tree, baobab tree, buffalo grass, thorn tree, scattered trees
- xeriscapingxeriscaping, water conservation, succulent, cacti, aloe
- green buildingLEED, LEED certification, net zero, green roofs, sustainable design
drought-tolerant plantsaquatic plants
Vegetation growing in water
marsh plants · water lilies · papyrus · rice · ferns
drought-tolerant plantsrainforest plants
Vegetation in tropical woodlands
wetland plants · mangroves · cattails · willows · bald cypress
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