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![]() Used by Arrakeen natives to line concave planting holes where they provide a small but reliable source of water to small plants.
The technical description is thoughtfully provided in the glossary to Dune:
Dew really is an excellent source of water; it is pure H2O that has condensed from the atmosphere. Grass covered with dew is an important source of water for grazing animals and insects. To learn more about harnessing the power of dew, see the home page for OPUR (Organisation Pour l'Utilisation de la Rosée), a non-profit organization dedicated to the utilization of dew as a potable water source.
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