xerofyter
Xerofyter is an informal term used to describe plants and plant-like organisms adapted to survive in arid and semi-arid environments. The word is a neologism combining the Greek prefix xero- (dry) with a suffix modeled on -phyte (plant), and it is commonly used in horticulture, restoration ecology, and popular writing to group species with convergent drought-tolerance traits.
Xerofyters exhibit a range of morphological and physiological adaptations that reduce water loss and enhance water
Habitat and distribution are broad, encompassing deserts, dry grasslands, Mediterranean-climate regions, rocky outcrops, and urban environments
Xerofyters are important for soil stabilization, erosion control, habitat provision, and water-wise landscaping. Many species valued