mesophyte
a plant growing under conditions of well-balanced moisture supply.
Origin of mesophyte
1Other words from mesophyte
- mes·o·phyt·ic [mez-uh-fit-ik, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-], /ˌmɛz əˈfɪt ɪk, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zə-, -sə-/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for mesophyte
/ (ˈmɛsəʊˌfaɪt) /
any plant that grows in surroundings receiving an average supply of water
Derived forms of mesophyte
- mesophytic (ˌmɛsəʊˈfɪtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for mesophyte
[ mĕz′ə-fīt′ ]
A plant that grows in an environment having a moderate supply of water. Mesophytes tend to have root systems and vascular tissues that are well-developed, and many species can grow to great heights as a result. Most crop plants, grasses, and broad-leaved bushes and trees growing in temperate climates are mesophytes. Compare hydrophyte xerophyte.
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