Definition of "xerophytic" []

• Of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte. (adjective)
• Xerophyte (noun)

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• "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."