Saxicolous Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plants growing among rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saxicolous plants have adapted to thrive in areas with rocky outcrops, where other vegetation may struggle to survive.
- The saxicolous plant species found in the mountainous region were able to anchor themselves in the crevices of the rocks.
- In the arid landscape, saxicolous plants were the only ones that could be seen growing among the boulders and rocky formations.
- The unique characteristics of saxicolous plants allow them to absorb moisture and nutrients from the rocks, enabling them to grow in areas with poor soil.
- The botanist spent years studying the saxicolous plants that grew among the granite rocks, fascinated by their ability to thrive in such harsh conditions.