XEROPHYTIC PLANT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Xerophytic Plant.
Xerophytic Plant - as a noun
Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desert plantxerophilexerophilous plantxerophyteHypernyms (Closely Related)
tracheophytevascular plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cactus is a well-known xerophytic plant that can survive in arid conditions."
"The desert terrain is filled with various xerophytic plants adapted to the extreme climate."
"Some examples of xerophytic plants include succulents, agaves, and yuccas."
"Certain xerophytic plants have deep root systems that enable them to access water from lower soil layers."
"The Joshua tree is a remarkable xerophytic plant native to the Southwestern United States."