xerophyte

/ˈzɛrəfaɪt, -faɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant adapted to live in a dry environment with low rainfall.

“The desert flora includes various species of xerophytes that have adapted to survive without water.”

Synonyms

  • desert plant
  • drought-tolerant plant

Antonyms

  • aquatic plant
  • hydrophyte