The thickened skin helps to reduce water loss in its dry habitat.
Its small size is an adaptation to its dry habitat.
Because of this, they can survive in very dry habitats.
Species are usually found in wood on both wet and dry habitats.
They are typically found in dry, open habitat with some degree of vegetation cover.
It is a very dry habitat, usually with full sun exposure.
This type of heather also grows better in a much drier habitat.
They do this because in dry habitats, leaves are a serious liability when water isn't easily accessible.
It is a plant of sagebrush and other dry habitat.
It can be found in many types of dry, open habitat, including disturbed areas.