xerophyte
noun
xe·ro·phyte
ˈzir-ə-ˌfīt 
: a plant adapted for life and growth with a limited water supply
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Cotton is a xerophyte (a drought-tolerant plant adapted to survive in drier and more arid climates).
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Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2021
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Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2021
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“Xerophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xerophyte. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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xerophyte
noun
xe·ro·phyte
ˈzir-ə-ˌfīt
: a plant (as an agave, cactus, sagebrush, or yucca) suited for growth in dry or desert conditions
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