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xerophyte
xer·o·phyte [ zrə ft ] (plural xer·o·phytes)


noun 
Definition:
 
desert plant: a plant that is adapted for a dry habitat, e.g. a cactus

xer·o·phyt·ic [ zrə fíttik ] adjective
xer·o·phyt·i·cal·ly [ zrə fíttikəlee ] adverb
xe·ro·phyt·ism [ zrə f tìzzəm ] noun
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