halophytic
- a word derived from halophyte.
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Tamarix aphylla, or athel tamarisk, is a halophytic desert shrub, meaning it can survive in hypersaline conditions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023
Venter is currently in a $600 million deal with Exxon Mobil to genetically engineer a form of halophytic algae that grows at a much lower cost than algae that exists naturally.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2013
