Characterized by a scanty supply of moisture (or tolerating or adapted to dry conditions). The word "xeric" is derived from "xeros," the Greek word for "dry." "Xeric" was coined in 1926 and was in common scientific usage by the 1940s.

1926; see xero- + -ic.

very dry

dry.

A plant or landscape that conserves water and protects the environment. Most xeric plants will need minimal supplemental watering after an establishment period unless there is an extreme drought.

A plant ot landscape that conserves water. Most xeric plants need minimal supplimental water after an establishment period (18 to 24 months after planting) unless there is extreme drought.

dry.

A location with very dry conditions. Also describes an organism that can live in an environment with very little moisture or water.

a moderately arid habitat; as opposed to a

(adj) being deficient in moisture

An environment or habitat containing little moisture.

 characterized by or requiring only a small amount of moisture; see also hydric and mesic

A plant ot landscape that conserves water. Most xeric plants need minimal supplimental water after an establishment period (18 to 24 months after planting) unless there is extreme drought.

dry; lacking in moisture.

Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water. Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat.

Very dry soils where excessive drainage seriously limits both growth and species occurrence.  These sites are usually on upland and upper half slopes. Xeromesic

Lacking lubrication.