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xanthophyll

The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.


xeriscape / xeriscaping

Using drought tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.


xeriscaping

A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.


xylem

The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.


xylem

The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.


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