different between halophyte vs xerophyte

halophyte

English

Etymology

halo- (salt) +? -phyte (plant)

Noun

halophyte (plural halophytes)

  1. (botany) Any plant that tolerates an environment having a high salt content

Derived terms

  • euhalophyte
  • mesohalophyte
  • oligohalophyte

Translations

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xerophyte

English

Etymology

xero- (dry) +? -phyte (plant)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?z?????fa?t/

Noun

xerophyte (plural xerophytes)

  1. (botany) 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. A desert plant

Synonyms

  • xeric plant

Derived terms

  • euxerophyte
  • mesoxerophyte
  • xerophytic

Translations

See also

  • xeromorphic
  • xerophytic

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