Drought Tolerant Crops

* Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

* Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

The roasted seed can be used as a coffee substitute. * Roman soldiers were given chestnut porridge before entering battle. The seed is rich in carbohydrates, it can be dried, then ground and used as a flour in breads, puddings, as a thickener in soups...

The roasted seed can be used as a coffee substitute. * Roman soldiers were given chestnut porridge before entering battle. The seed is rich in carbohydrates, it can be dried, then ground and used as a flour in breads, puddings, as a thickener in soups...

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

* This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers. Mediterranean and Asia Minor. * Sun- and drought-tolerant.

* This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers. Mediterranean and Asia Minor. * Sun- and drought-tolerant.

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

The fruit is an acorn-shaped ovoid, three-angled capsule 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) long, partly enclosed at the base by the sepals. * A much-branched evergreen shrub; dull-green or sage-green leaves; small green flowers, male and female on separate...

The fruit is an acorn-shaped ovoid, three-angled capsule 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) long, partly enclosed at the base by the sepals. * A much-branched evergreen shrub; dull-green or sage-green leaves; small green flowers, male and female on separate...

* Lawson's Pine (Pinus lawsonii) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. * It grows with various species of Quercus and a variety of other pines . * Climate is warm-temperate to temperate with 600-1500 mm annual precipitation and a November to...

A lupane acid extracted from the thorns showed in vitro anti-HIV activity. The thorns of Gleditsia sinensis are used as a medicinal herb in China and Korea and may have antitumor properties.

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

A lupane acid extracted from the thorns showed in vitro anti-HIV activity. The thorns of Gleditsia sinensis are used as a medicinal herb in China and Korea and may have antitumor properties.

* Lawson's Pine (Pinus lawsonii) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. * It grows with various species of Quercus and a variety of other pines . * Climate is warm-temperate to temperate with 600-1500 mm annual precipitation and a November to...

The trees grow on saline soils that do not allow for other trees. This bushy tree apparently grows without the benefit of rainfall, and obtains some water from dew . Scattered stands of the trees have been cut down for firewood .

The trees grow on saline soils that do not allow for other trees. This bushy tree apparently grows without the benefit of rainfall, and obtains some water from dew . Scattered stands of the trees have been cut down for firewood .

* Other names by which this grass is known include dhaman grass, anjan grass and koluk katai. * It was introduced in the 1930s into Arizona, United States, to provide grazing. It is a deep-rooted grass, tolerates drought, and will grow at altitudes of...

* Other names by which this grass is known include dhaman grass, anjan grass and koluk katai. * It was introduced in the 1930s into Arizona, United States, to provide grazing. It is a deep-rooted grass, tolerates drought, and will grow at altitudes of...

Flower stalk - roasted[183]. It can be fermented into 'Mescal', a very potent alcoholic drink. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 20°c. * Seed - surface sow in a light position, April in a warm greenhouse.

* A handsome species, one of the rarest in cultivation (rare even in its own Yalung R.valley) * A small, 8-30' tree/shrub.

* Its natural habitats are dry forests and low shrublands. * Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii.

It is planted commercially in Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia at high altitudes. It is used for construction, firewood, and railroad ties. * In South Africa and Queensland, Australia there are big extensions of this tree planted.

* Its natural habitats are dry forests and low shrublands. * Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii.

The species is cultivated as an ornamental plant for landscape design use in gardens. Fall color is a respectable yellow. Pendant star-shaped white flowers (to 1" wide) in 3 to 5-flowered cymes cover the plant with bloom in spring (April-May).

Also useful for stabilizing embankments. Can be grown as a hedge. Also tolerates some drought. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden. Blooms on new growth.