Cespitose (Adjective)
Meaning
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The grasses that grew on the dry hills were typically cespitose, with clumps of stiff blades rising from a central base.
- In alpine environments, cespitose plants such as cushion plants are common and well adapted to harsh conditions.
- Some species of sedge exhibit cespitose growth patterns, with stems emerging from a central cluster.
- The botanical garden featured a variety of cespitose plants from around the world, including succulents and grasses.
- Cespitose growth allows some plants to withstand extreme weather conditions by protecting delicate parts and reducing water loss.