Plant of arid regions (6)

I believe the answer is:

cactus

(Other definitions for cactus that I've seen before include "Spiky desert plant" , "Drought-resistant plant" , "Succulent desert plant" , "Prickly sort" , "Spiney plant of dry areas" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Simplex).

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