xerophilous

adjective

xe·​roph·​i·​lous zə-ˈrä-fə-ləs 

variants or xerophile

ˈzir-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: thriving in or tolerant or characteristic of a xeric environment

Word History

Etymology

xero- + -philous or -phile entry 2

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above