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xerophytic
Variant of xerophyte
noun
a plant structurally adapted to growing under very dry or desert conditions, often having greatly reduced leaf surfaces for avoiding water loss, thick, fleshy parts for water storage, and hairs, spines, or thorns
Related Forms:
- xerophytic adjective
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