#drought

• Acaena glaucophylla — A species of creeping, evergreen perennial plant native to the mountainous and arid regions of South America (predominantly the Chilean and Argentine Patagonia). It is distinguished by its spectacular glaucous foliage, whose matte blue-green hue is the result of a protective waxy layer that reduces evapotranspiration and reflects intense solar radiation, a major ecological adaptation to alpine tundra or semi-desert conditions.
• Amorpha canescens — The scientific name of a perennial dwarf shrub species in the genus Amorpha, popularly known as leadplant. It is native to the prairies of central North America and is distinguished by its compound leaves covered with fine, grayish-silver hairs, and dense purple-colored spiked inflorescences, being a drought and fire-resistant plant.
• Aponogeton dinteri — A xerophytic species adapted to temporary aquatic environments in southern Africa (specifically Namibia and neighboring arid regions), belonging to the genus Aponogeton, characterized by drought-resistant tubers and lanceolate leaves that develop rapidly in temporary pools formed after seasonal rains. It is a rare taxon, intensively studied in evolutionary botany for its unique survival mechanisms under extreme arid conditions.
• Aridity — The property of a climate, a region, or a soil of being arid, characterized by a severe lack of moisture, extremely low precipitation, and intense water evaporation. Figured, the term describes a lack of sensitivity, spiritual dryness, creative sterility, or the monotonous, dry, and expressionless character of a literary work or discourse.