• Xerophyte

    Origin

    xero- + -phyte

    Full definition of xerophyte

    Noun

    xerophyte

    (plural xerophytes)
    1. (botany) Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.
    2. A desert plant

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