mesophyte

/mɛsəˈfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that thrives in conditions with moderate moisture, typically between 20% and 60% relative humidity.

“The mesophyte species of the forest was particularly resilient to drought.”

2. noun

A type of organism that grows in environments with moderate levels of moisture.

“The mesophyte community in the wetland supported a diverse range of plant and animal life.”

Synonyms

  • drought-tolerant
  • mesophytic

Antonyms

  • hydrophyte
  • xerophyte