drought-deciduous plant
botany
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A drought-deciduous plant is a plant adapted to dry environments that sheds its leaves during periods of drought to conserve water. This adaptation is a survival mechanism, similar to how deciduous plants shed leaves in autumn to protect against cold. By dropping their leaves, these plants reduce water loss through transpiration, a process where water vapor is released from the leaves. This allows the plant to survive harsh, arid conditions until more favorable moisture levels return.1234
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