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| Term | Definition |
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| xanthophyll | A yellow or almost colorless photosynthetic pigment. |
| xeric | A plant or landscape that conserves water. Most xeric plants need minimal supplemental water after an establishment period (18 to 24 months after planting) unless there is extreme drought. |
| xylem | Water- and nutrient-conducting tissue. See phloem. |