Here are some examples of how "desiccated" can be used:
* "The desert was a land of desiccated plants and cracked earth."
* "The ancient scrolls were desiccated and crumbling."
* "Coconut is a desiccated fruit."
Synonyms for desiccated:
* Dried
* Dehydrated
* Parched
* Withered
* Arid