Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Xerophilous Plant.
Xerophilous Plant - as a noun
Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desert plantxerophilexerophytexerophytic plantHypernyms (Closely Related)
tracheophytevascular plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Cacti and succulents are examples of xerophilous plants."
"The desert is home to many xerophilous plant species."
"Certain xerophilous plants can go long periods without rainfall."
"The roots of xerophilous plants can reach deep underground in search of water."
"The xerophilous plant has evolved a unique reproductive strategy."