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.