drought resistant
Thrives without water
Drought resistant describes plants, crops, or organisms that can survive extended periods without water.
The term appears in agriculture and landscaping for species that thrive in arid conditions: We planted drought-resistant grasses to reduce water use.
Sometimes used interchangeably with drought tolerant, though resistant may suggest greater hardiness.
- CAM photosynthesisNocturnal CO2 fixation pathway
- deep-rootedFirmly and long established
- root systemUnderground plant structure
- native plantsFlora original to area
- drip irrigationSlow-release watering method
xerophyte · cultivation · water scarcity · agave · crop rotation · seed saving · climate resilience · succulence · rainwater harvesting · low water · desert flora · perennial · sorghum · desertification · mulching · hardiness · tough as nails · dry spell
- xeriscapingxeriscaping, water conservation, succulent, cacti, aloe
- prairieprairie dog, tallgrass prairie, prairie dogs, prairie grass, prairie chicken
- protective propertieswaterproof, fireproof, bulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof