xeric

[ zeer-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

xeric

/ ˈzɪərɪk /

xeric

/ zĕr′ĭk,zîr′- /

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

Origin of xeric¹

First recorded in 1925–30; from Greek xēr(ós) “dry” + -ic ( def 3 )

These are woodland, grassland, limnic, and xeric scrub plant formations.

Both species live under xeric or near-xeric conditions, for the climate of Mesa Verde is semi-arid.

On the Gulf lowlands its distribution seems to be limited to xeric coastal habitats.

Trees, and other vegetation in general, are somewhat more xeric in aspect than are those in Skink Woods.

Xeric conditions surrounding some of the higher mountains are barriers to movement of some species.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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