cryophyte

/ˈkrɪəfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows in cold or temperate regions, often in areas with permafrost or ice.

“The tundra is home to various species of cryophytes, including mosses and lichens.”

Synonyms

  • ice plant
  • polar plant

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • tropical plant