A desert themed addition to the Desert pack could truly transform desert maps, adding variety and atmosphere. Here’s a list of plants and structures that could make the environment feel less dry. (I promise that’s the only pun) Even just a few of these elements would greatly enhance the overall feel of the pack.

Desert Plant Life

Cacti:

• Saguaro cactus – Tall, branching arms, a classic desert look.

• Barrel cactus – Short, round cacti perfect for desert floors.

• Prickly pear cactus – Flat, paddle-shaped pads with bright flowers.

• Cholla cactus – Spiny and skeletal, adding a unique visual element.

• Dead or dried-out cacti – For additional variety in desert landscapes.

Shrubs & Bushes:

• Creosote bush – Scrubby with small leaves.

• Sagebrush – Low, tough shrubs that thrive in dry terrain.

• Desert saltbush – Hardy, bushy with silvery leaves.

• Brittlebrush – Bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring, adding color to the desert.

Trees:

• Joshua tree – Tall, alien-looking with spiky leaves.

• Mesquite tree – Twisted, thorny branches with sparse leaves.

• Palo verde – Green trunks with small yellow flowers.

• Dead versions of all trees – For dramatic, eerie settings.

Grasses & Ground Plants:

• Tufts of dry grass – Sparse and sun-dried.

• Sand-loving succulents – Thick, fleshy plants suited to desert soil.

• Yucca plants – Spiky leaves with occasional blooms.

• Agave – Low, thick rosettes, perfect for arid ground.

Floral Touches:

• Desert marigolds – Bright, sun-loving flowers.

• Cactus flowers – Bold pops of color on prickly bases.

• Ocotillo – Tall stems with fiery red tips.

Desert Structures & Ruins

Ancient Stone Ruins:

• Sandstone walls – Half-standing, partially buried by sand.

• Broken columns/obelisk – Tall, cracked pillars or stone monuments.

• Weathered arches – Once grand, now leaning with sand at their feet.

• Sunken staircases – Leading down into hidden tombs or temples.

• Collapsed temple entrances – Doorways blocked by centuries of sand.

• Engraved stone slabs – Ancient carvings or stone markers.

Tombs & Burial Sites:

• Crypt entrances – Narrow stone doors, hidden under sand or rock.

• Scattered sarcophagi – Broken open or half-buried stone coffins.

• Burial urns – Old clay jars, faded with time.

• Cairns – Stacked desert stones marking sacred or lost sites.

Desert Dwellings:

• Adobe homes – Mudbrick structures cracked by years of sun.

• Nomadic tents – Canvas tents tied to twisted wooden poles.

• Wind shelters – Simple, hastily-built lean-tos offering shade.

• Old market stalls – Collapsed, half-buried, with scattered remnants.

Environmental Details:

• Stone paths – Faded cobblestones, lost beneath the sands.

• Buried platforms – Stone foundations half-swallowed by sand dunes.

• Ancient road markers – Stones etched with directional carvings.

• Anchor stones – Large boulders or rocks used for guiding travelers.

Sorry this is such a long list, but I wanted to add as many concepts as possible to help bring the desert environment to life. (Thank you for your time, and I hope you have an amazing day/night!)

PS: I added a few images as references.

More desert content on all catalogs but mostly on Fantasy Battle maps

Please add a few versions of basic adobe style houses so that we can create a desert village.