eremophyte

/ɛrɛməˈfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows in deserts and other dry areas, often showing adaptations for conserving water.

“The biologist studied the unique features of the eremophyte species found in the arid desert region.”

Synonyms

  • desert plant
  • xerophyte

Antonyms

  • mesophyte