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Halophyte (Noun)

Meaning

Plant growing naturally in very salty soil.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The halophyte that grew on the beach was surprisingly resilient against the high salt content in the soil.
  • Halophytes, such as sea purslane and saltwort, have adapted to thrive in extremely saline environments.
  • This particular halophyte has developed specialized roots to exclude excess salt and ensure its survival.
  • Halophytes can be found in coastal wetlands where the soil is too salty for most plants to grow.
  • In arid regions with high salt concentrations in the soil, halophytes often dominate the vegetation due to their unique adaptations.

Hypernyms

  • Tracheophyte
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