Of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte.(adjective)
Xerophyte(noun)
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Use "xerophytic" in a sentence
"The principal species are xerophytic and include the cactus species Bursera graveolens, Croton scouleri, Brachycereus nesioticus, Jasminocereus thouarsii (R) and Opuntia echios ssp."
"The answer is to choose ones thathave xerophytic modifications, which means they hang on to water for as long as possible."
"Principle communities include tussock grasslands of Stipa spp. and xerophytic cushion grasses of Poa spp. interspersed with bushes of Schinus magellanicus and Condalia microphilia, among other species."