Plant used in xeriscaping because of its tolerance to drought Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 12, 2024 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2024 · 24-Down · 5 letters
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tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
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