xerophyte
/ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/noun
High School
1
Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.
2
A desert plant
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