Xeric (Adjective)
Meaning
Being deficient in moisture; "deserts provide xeric environments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The xeric landscape of the desert was dotted with cacti and other drought-resistant plants.
- The xeric conditions of the Atacama Desert make it one of the driest places on Earth.
- The new succulent garden required careful planning to replicate the xeric environment the plants were native to.
- Plant species adapted to xeric environments often have specialized roots that allow them to store water.
- The xeric soil was characterized by a lack of rich humus, due to the extremely low rainfall in the region.