Drought-tolerant

adj

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Adjective

1
Able to survive long periods of time without rain.
"Some of the best drought-tolerant trees are bur oak, Texas red oak, Texas ash, cedar elm, Eve's necklace, chinkapin oak, and Lacey oak."

Synonyms

drought-resistant

Example

"Cassava is a drought-tolerant crop and consequently a major staple food for millions of people."

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