xerophytic

• Qui concerne un xérophyte ou qui lui est propre — plante adaptée aux conditions arides ; capable de résister à la sécheresse.

Relating to or characteristic of a xerophyte, a plant adapted to dry conditions.

1. Adapted to dry environmentsC2formalscientific

   Describes plants or organisms that are structurally and functionally adapted to survive in extremely dry or arid conditions.

   xérophytique

   • Cacti are classic examples of xerophytic plants, storing water in their thick stems.
   • Xerophytic adaptations include deep root systems and waxy leaf coatings to reduce water loss.
   • The study focused on the unique photosynthetic pathways of xerophytic vegetation in the desert.

   Synonymesxeric

   Antonymeshydrophyticmesophytic