Drought Resistant Collection

Tardigrade or Water Bear
Water bear or tardigrade. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a water bear (Echiniscus sp.) walking over spagnum moss. Water bears live in damp habitats such as moss or lichen

Water bear, light micrograph C016 / 8581
Water bear, differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph. Water bears, or tardigrades, (phylum Tardigrada) are small, water-dwelling

Water bear, SEM C016 / 9084
Water bear (Echiniscus granulatus). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a water bear, or tardigrade (phylum Tardigrada)

cactus, saguaro cactus, carnegiea gigantea
USA, Arizona, Saguaro National Park, Saguaro cacti growing in barren landscape against blue sky

desert spoon, dasylirion wheeleri
4138 Desert Spoon, Dasylirion wheeleri Hampton Court Flowershow 2009 Deserts Delight garden designed by Jack Dunkley

cotinus coggygria royal purple, smoke bush
0587 Smoke bush Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple Cotinus coggygria Smoke Bush " Royal purple" covered in early morning dew

lavandula angustifolia nana alba, lavender
Lavandula angustifolia Nana Alba Lavender White subject Green background

aloe dichotoma, quiver tree
Aloe dichotoma Quiver tree Green subject

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Agave - variety not identified Colour Nobody Daytime Editorial Growing Outdoor Plant View - Side view Foliage Leaf View - Front view Evergreen Abstract Alike Creative Drought resistant Layers

Cosmos, Cosmos bipinnatus

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Achillea millefolium Yarrow White subject White background

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Papaver somniferum Crops Flower Several Summer Cottage garden plant Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Herb Colour Outdoor Plant View - Front view Daytime Drought resistant Flowering season

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Papaver orientale Abstract View - Aerial view Flower One Simple Stamen Colour - Warm colour Close-up Cottage garden plant Orientation - Horizontal orientation Nobody Colour Drought resistant

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Phylica pubescens Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Two Editorial Evergreen Flowering season - Autumn Flowering season - Winter

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Cotinus coggygria Red beauty Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Editorial Shrub Drought resistant Deciduous Colour

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Cotinus coggygria Red beauty Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Editorial Shrub Drought resistant Deciduous Colour

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Cotinus coggygria Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Editorial Shrub Drought resistant Deciduous Colour Nobody Rain

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Cotinus coggygria Red beauty Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Editorial Shrub Drought resistant Deciduous Colour

Buddleja Davidii
4700 Buddleja Buddleja Davidii

Beauty in Nature Big Horned Euphorbia Botany
Cows horn, Euphorbia grandicornis, Close up showing the spines and small yellow flowers

Primrose, Primula, Primula vialii
London plane, Platanus hispanica, Red spiky fruit growing on the tree.-

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Aloe glauca Aloe - Blue aloe Green subject

Variegated Sword Lily, Furcraea selloa var. marginata
4752 Variegated Sword Lily Furcraea selloa var. marginata

Cow horn, Euphorbia grandicornis, Close view of tiny yellow flowers growing along edges of spiny, fleshy leaves

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Platanus hispanica London plane Yellow subject

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Platanus hispanica London plane Orange subject

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Platanus hispanica London plane Orange subject

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Platanus hispanica London plane Yellow subject

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Cotyledon orbiculata Plant Foliage Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Creative Abstract Microscopic Contrasting - Colour Textured Unusual plant

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Leonotis leonurus Wild dagga Orange subject

Shrub Evergreen Flowering season Spring Wild flower
Banksia ashbyi Banksia - Ashbys banksia Orange subject Black background

Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria Notcutts Variety, Red coloured fruit freshly picked held in hand.----

Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria, Close view of an autumn leaf with its speckled patches of colours

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Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria Grace. Water droplets on dark purple leaves

acacia erioloba, camel thorn
Acacia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject

Shrub Drought resistant Flowering season Summer
Cotinus coggygria Smoke bush Orange subject

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Papaver somniferum Seedhead Orientation - Horizontal orientation Cottage garden plant Nobody Herb Colour Outdoor Plant View - Front view Daytime Drought resistant Growing Annual Biennial Shape

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Eschscholzia californica Seedhead Orientation - Horizontal orientation Nobody Colour Outdoor Plant View - Front view Daytime Drought resistant Growing

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Cynara cardunculus Autumn One Seedhead Sky Winter Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Colour Outdoor Plant View - Front view Daytime Drought resistant Growing Medicinal uses Herb Blue sky

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Lunaria annua Autumn Seedhead Several Sky Orientation - Orientation - Orientation - Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Colour Outdoor Plant View - View - View - View - Front view Daytime

Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple, masses of tiny flowers with dark purple leaves behind and contrasted against golden foliage in soft focus

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Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Size - large Stem Sustainable

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Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Stem Sustainable plant Unusual

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Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Stem Sustainable plant Unusual

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Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Size - large Stem Sustainable

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Agave tequiliana Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Sustainable plant Unusual plant Graphic Daytime Size

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Agave tequiliana Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Sustainable plant Unusual plant Graphic Daytime Size

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Carnegiea gigantea Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Illustrative Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Garden Garden border Outdoor Sky

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"Drought Resistant: Nature's Survivors - Tardigrades and Desert Plants" In the harshest of conditions, where water is scarce and survival seems impossible, nature has bestowed upon us some remarkable creatures and plants that have mastered the art of drought resistance. Meet the incredible tardigrade, also known as the water bear, a microscopic organism capable of withstanding extreme dehydration. Captured under a light micrograph (C016 / 8581) or in stunning detail through scanning electron microscopy (SEM C016 / 9084), these tiny water bears exhibit astonishing resilience. Their ability to enter a state called cryptobiosis allows them to suspend their metabolic activities until favorable conditions return and can survive desiccation for years, enduring temperatures ranging from freezing cold to scorching heat. But tardigrades are not alone in their battle against arid environments. The desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri), with its long slender leaves resembling an elegant fountain, thrives in dry regions by storing moisture within its fibrous trunk. Its adaptability makes it a true survivor amidst harsh desert landscapes. Another champion of drought resistance is the royal purple smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria). With its vibrant foliage that transitions from deep purple to smoky pink hues, this plant showcases both beauty and resilience and can tolerate prolonged periods without rainfall while adding an enchanting touch to any garden or landscape. Lavandula angustifolia nana alba, commonly known as lavender, possesses not only aromatic qualities but also exceptional tolerance for drought conditions. Its silver-green foliage and delicate white flowers bring serenity even during times when water resources are limited. The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) stands tall as an emblematic symbol of arid regions such as deserts. This majestic succulent has evolved over centuries to store vast amounts of water within its accordion-like pleats, enabling it to survive prolonged droughts.