#arid plants
- Anacampseros — A genus of small, perennial succulent plants native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, belonging to the family Anacampserotaceae. These structural plants are characterized by fleshy leaves, often covered with silky hairs or membranous stipules that protect them from the scorching sun, and are cultivated by collectors for their unique ornamental appearance and delicate diurnal flowers.
- Andrachne — A genus of small herbaceous or shrubby plants belonging to the family Phyllanthaceae (previously classified under Euphorbiaceae), distributed throughout tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. These structural plants are characterized by alternate leaves, small monoecious unisexual flowers, and globose fruiting capsules, being studied for their adaptability to arid soils and unique phytochemical compounds.