Mesophytic Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Land plant growing in surroundings having an average supply of water; compare xerophyte and hydrophyte.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mesophytic plant found in the forest was able to thrive due to its location receiving an average amount of rainfall throughout the year.
- A mesophytic plant requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot, a common issue in plants adapted to overly moist environments.
- Plants adapted as mesophytes often dominate temperate forests due to their tolerance of moderate temperatures and humidity levels.
- In an effort to study the adaptability of mesophytic plants to different environments, the scientists transported the same plant to areas with varying levels of rainfall.
- Unlike a xerophyte or a hydrophyte, a mesophytic plant grows in a wide variety of environments as long as it does not encounter extreme levels of dryness or moisture.