xeric (redirected from xericity)

xer·ic  (zrk, zîr-)

adj.

Of, characterized by, or adapted to an extremely dry habitat.

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xeri·cal·ly adv.

xe·rici·ty (z-rs-t) n.

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xeric  (zrk, zîr-)

Relating or adapted to an extremely dry habitat. Succulents such as cacti, aloes, and agaves are xeric plants. Compare hydricmesic

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

xeric - being deficient in moisture; "deserts provide xeric environments" hydric - having or characterized by excessive moisture; "a hydric habitat" mesic - having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture; "mesic habitats"