Rupestral Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plants growing among rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The unique adaptations of rupestral plants allow them to thrive in the challenging environment of rocky outcrops.
- Rupestral plants that grow in crevices and cracks often have deep roots to access water deep within the rock.
- In the arid desert landscape, rupestral plants have evolved to store water in their stems and leaves.
- Rupestral plants such as succulents can survive for extended periods without water, making them ideal for rocky gardens.
- The delicate flowers of some rupestral plants bloom briefly, yet beautifully, after a rare desert rainfall.