Sentence examples for devoid of plants from inspiring English sources

Extreme aridity renders some deserts virtually devoid of plants; however, this barrenness is believed to be due in part to the effects of human disturbance, such as heavy grazing of cattle, on an already stressed environment.

Deeper trough soils are largely devoid of plants.

Despite the many benefits of vegetation in urban settings, inner-city areas often are sparsely vegetated or devoid of plants.

The center of the circle is devoid of plants, whereas the edges are often fringed with a low wall of extra-high grasses that complete the impression of a gathering place built by wee fairies.

"It's almost totally devoid of plant life," Mr. Hayes, the deputy coroner, said.

Florida's sandy soil, Mr. Estabrook writes, is as devoid of plant nutrients as a pile of moon rocks.

The exposed cliffs and slopes, devoid of plant life, clearly show the layers of rock and soil that have made this region such a geological playground.

The path led downhill, descending into a graveyard of stones that was devoid of plant life.

Your body floats with ease in the ancient lake, eerily devoid of plant or animal life, its salty waters and rich mud famed for their therapeutic qualities.

This strategy is largely devoid of plant-specific, immunogenic β1,2-xylose and core α1,3-fucose.

Perhaps we will leave a world devoid of all plants and animals except cockroaches.