Ashwagandha is a drought-tolerant shrub from India's arid regions, valued in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic root. Small greenish-yellow flowers precede orange berries containing seeds used for centuries as a stress-relief tonic.

A branching herbaceous plant with small white or pale purple flowers followed by black berries. Often grown as an annual in cooler climates.

Carolina horsenettle is a prickly perennial weed with purple or white flowers and yellow berries, common in disturbed areas and pastures. It spreads via rhizomes and seeds and is considered invasive in many regions.

A warm-season shrub prized for its colorful, pungent peppers that mature from green to red, yellow, or orange. Grows best in full sun and warm climates, producing white flowers followed by edible fruit.

Goji berry is a deciduous shrub prized for its small red berries packed with nutrients and antioxidants, used fresh, dried, or in traditional medicine. It is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and well-suited to permaculture systems in arid and semi-arid climates.

Jimsonweed is a tall, fast-growing annual with coarse foliage and large white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers followed by spiky seed pods. Note: this plant is highly toxic and invasive in many regions.

A vigorous climbing vine with delicate purple or white star-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. Often grown as a tender perennial on trellises and arbors in temperate climates.

Sacred Datura is a sprawling desert shrub with large, trumpet-shaped white to pale purple flowers that open in the evening and emit a sweet fragrance. It thrives in hot, arid conditions and requires minimal water once established.

A spiny, drought-tolerant shrub with silvery-gray foliage and small purple or white flowers followed by yellow berries. Highly invasive in warm, arid regions.

A warm-season vegetable that produces red, edible fruits on bushy or vining stems. Requires consistent moisture and warmth for best yields.

Tree tobacco is a fast-growing shrub with large, bluish-green leaves and fragrant greenish-yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it ideal for water-wise landscapes.