It is called an adverb. I hope this helps. :)
Answer: The correct personification to replace the statement above is "in this thirsty place"
Explanation: If anything is to grow in a land it must have the requirements for a plant to survive which are adequate nutrients, and abundant water. A land or place which is devoid of those attributes can be termed as thirsty.
I must admit that I am totally dependent on e-mail, I suppose most of the people I know feel the same way about it.
