Xerophyte
Xerophyte
Xerophyte (pronounced: Zee-roh-fyt) is a type of plant that has adapted to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Arctic or Antarctic.
Etymology
The term "xerophyte" is derived from the Greek words "xeros" meaning "dry" and "phyton" meaning "plant".
Definition
A Xerophyte is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little available water, such as a desert or arctic tundra. These adaptations might make the plant able to either store water in its leaves or stem (succulence), reduce water loss, or to survive without water for extended periods of time (drought tolerance).
Related Terms
- Succulence: The condition of having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture.
- Drought Tolerance: The ability of a plant to withstand water scarcity.
- Desert Plants: Plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions of deserts, often through reduced leaf area and the presence of spines.
- Arctic Tundra Plants: Plants that have adapted to the extreme cold and dry conditions of the Arctic tundra.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Xerophyte
- Wikipedia's article - Xerophyte
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