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Xeromorphic vs Xerophyte - What's the difference?

xeromorphic | xerophyte |

As an adjective xeromorphic

is of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.

As a noun xerophyte is

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.

xeromorphic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems

    • xerophyte

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) 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.
  • A desert plant

    • Synonyms

    * xeric plant

    Derived terms

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    See also

    * xeromorphic * xerophytic