xerophyte

• Растение, приспособленное к выживанию в условиях с очень малым количеством воды, например, в пустынях или засушливых регионах.

A plant that is adapted to survive in environments with very little water, such as deserts or arid regions.

1. Drought-adapted plantC1formalscientific

   A plant species that has evolved specialized structures and mechanisms to survive in environments with very little water, such as deserts or arid regions.

   Засухоустойчивое растение

   • Cacti are classic examples of xerophytes, storing water in their thick stems.
   • The spines of a xerophyte, like a cactus, help reduce water loss.
   • Xerophytes often have deep root systems to access underground water sources.

   Синонимыxerophile

   Антонимыhydrophytemesophyte