How they manage to acquire so much sap amidst the surrounding Siccity is inexplicable, unless it is that they possess the function of absorbing and condensing moisture by an unusual and unknown method.
"Arizona Sketches"
Joseph A. Munk
Siccity, indeed, is its distinguishing feature.
"Arizona Sketches"
Joseph A. Munk
Only by extreme Siccity is such land possible when more water rises in evaporation than falls by precipitation.
"Arizona Sketches"
Joseph A. Munk