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xerophilic

adjective

  1. adapted to, or thriving in, a very dry or desert-like environment; capable of growing and reproducing in conditions with a low availability of water
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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: From xero- + -philic.

  1. Capable of growing and reproducing in conditions with a low availability of water.