Xerophyte

Xerophytes are plants which are adapted to dry/desert areas. They are a type of succulent plant. To survive these harsh conditions they have special features.^[1] For example, a cactus has white hairs which help to prevent water loss. Another example is manzanita plants, which have a thick waxy coating and keep their leaves vertical to the sun.

1. ↑ Taylor D.J; N.P.O. Green & G.W. Stout 2001. Biological Science 1 & 2, 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56178-7.