Desert growth is a term used to describe the plants and vegetation that can survive in arid climates. The crossword solutions for this term include AGAVE, CACTI, CACTUS, and SAGE. AGAVE is a succulent plant with spiky leaves and a tall flower stalk. CACTI are a type of succulent plant with thick stems and spines, and CACTUS is a single species of CACTI. SAGE is a shrub with gray-green leaves and purple flowers. All of these plants are adapted to survive in desert climates with little water.