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NALT Full

Preferred term

xeriscaping

Type

Topic

Definition

A method of landscaping that uses plants that are well adapted to the local area and are drought-resistant. Xeriscaping is becoming more popular as a way of saving water at home.
Source: Water Science Glossary of Terms, USGS
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

landscaping

In other languages

xeriscape

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49183

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