🔤 Xerophyte ✨

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xerophyte

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DEFINITION

a plant adapted to living in a dry or arid environment by evading or enduring drought

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

The cactus is a well-known xerophyte that stores water inside its fleshy stem to survive long dry spells. A typical xerophyte possesses small or spiky leaves to drastically reduce transpiration in hot climates. Botanists collected various xerophyte specimens during their field research expedition in the desert. Planting a xerophyte garden helps homeowners save water while maintaining a green landscape. Each xerophyte species exhibits unique survival mechanisms designed for hostile, low-moisture habitats.

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desert plant succulent drought resistant plant arid plant

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hydrophyte aquatic plant