Definitions for xerophyte
ˈzɪər əˌfaɪtxe·ro·phyte

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1. desert plant, xerophyte, xerophytic plant, xerophile, xerophilous plantnoun

   plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte

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1. xerophytenoun

   Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.

2. xerophytenoun

   A desert plant

3. Etymology: xero- + -phyte

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1. Xerophyte

   A xerophyte (from Greek ξηρός xeros 'dry' + φυτόν phuton 'plant') is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert such as the Sahara or places in the Alps or the Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple and some Gymnosperm plants. The structural features (morphology) and fundamental chemical processes (physiology) of xerophytes are variously adapted to conserve water, also common to store large quantities of water, during dry periods. Other species are able to survive long periods of extreme dryness or desiccation of their tissues, during which their metabolic activity may effectively shut down. Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are xeromorphic. Xerophytes such as cacti are capable of withstanding extended periods of dry conditions as they have deep-spreading roots and capacity to store water. Their waxy, thorny leaves prevent loss of moisture. Even their fleshy stems can store water.

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1. xerophyte

   A xerophyte is a type of plant that has adapted to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as an arid climate or a region with poor soil moisture. These plants have specialized features and mechanisms, such as thick cuticles, reduced leaf areas, sunken stomata, and large root or storage organs to help them conserve water. Examples of xerophytes include cacti, succulents, and certain types of shrubs and grasses.

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1. Xerophyte

   A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adapted to survive in an arid environment, such as a desert. The morphology and physiology of xerophytes are variously adapted to conserve water, and commonly also to store large quantities of water, during dry periods. Other species may be adapted to survive long periods of desiccation of their tissues, during which their metabolic activity may effectively shut down. Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are called xeromorphic.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of xerophyte in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of xerophyte in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=xerophyte
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Xerophyte
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerophyte
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=xerophyte
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=xerophyte