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Definition of Xerophyte
1. Noun. Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte.
Exact synonyms: Desert Plant, Xerophile, Xerophilous Plant, Xerophytic Plant
Specialized synonyms: Agave, American Aloe, Century Plant
Generic synonyms: Tracheophyte, Vascular Plant
Derivative terms: Xerophytic
Specialized synonyms: Agave, American Aloe, Century Plant
Generic synonyms: Tracheophyte, Vascular Plant
Derivative terms: Xerophytic
Definition of Xerophyte
1. Noun. (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. ¹
2. Noun. A desert plant ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Xerophyte
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Medical Definition of Xerophyte
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Xerophyte
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