English

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

Synonyms

• xeric plant

Derived terms

• mesoxerophyte
• xerophytic

Translations

See also

• xeromorphic
• xerophytic