aquaregia

/ˌækwəˈriːdʒə/ or /ˌakwəˈriːdʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially a succulent, that has adapted to store water in its leaves, stems, or roots, often found in arid or semi-arid environments.

“The aquaregia in the desert garden was able to survive for months without rain.”

Synonyms

  • camivorous plant
  • succulent

Antonyms

  • hygrophyte
  • tropophile