A plant or part of a plant that has developed hardened, tough features.

A type of leaf that is thick, leathery, and typically adapted to dry environments.

Having thick, leathery leaves typically found in plants adapted to arid conditions.

Describing a type of inflorescence in which the flower stalks curve like a scorpion’s tail.

A type of inflorescence where flowers develop in a coiled, spiral pattern.

Irregular, chaotic marks or lines made by a plant or its parts, often seen in leaf venation.

Forming or having a spiral or coiled shape.

A type of vegetation dominated by small trees, shrubs, and bushes, often in arid or disturbed areas.

A region of land covered with sparse, low vegetation, often found in dry or semi-arid climates.

A thin layer of scaly matter or residue, often seen on the surface of leaves or stems.