halophyte

(halə fīt′)

noun

a plant that can grow in salty or alkaline soil

Origin: halo- + -phyte

See halophyte in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A plant adapted to living in a saline environment.

Related Forms:

  • halˌo·phytˈic (-fĭtˈĭk) adjective

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