xerophilous
adjective
xe·roph·i·lous
zə-ˈrä-fə-ləs 
variants
or xerophile
: thriving in or tolerant or characteristic of a xeric environment
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“Xerophilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xerophilous. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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