Xerophyte

//ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt//

Word Type

Noun

The word "xerophyte" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

euxerophyte mesoxerophyte xerophytic

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

tracheophyte vascular plant

Related Terms

xeromorphic xerophytic

Related Terms

chaparral desert habitat leaves plant reduce scarce spine succulent water xeromorphic xerophytic

Synonym Network

desert plant xeric

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