ammophilous

/æməˈfɪləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Growing in sandy places or requiring sandy soil

“The ammophilous plants thrived in the desert’s sandy dunes.”

2. noun

A plant that grows in sandy places

“The botanist studied the various ammophilous species in the region.”

Synonyms

  • sand-dwelling
  • sand-loving

Antonyms

  • clay-loving
  • mud-dwelling