Translations for xerophyte in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

xerophyte [Brit ˈzɪərə(ʊ)fʌɪt, ˈzɛrə(ʊ)fʌɪt, Am ˈzɪrəˌfaɪt] N

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Some xerophytes, such as cacti and other desert plants, have mucilage in their tissues. en.wikipedia.org

The beachgrass species are also very good examples of xerophytes, being able to thrive on arid to semi-arid beach dunes. en.wikipedia.org

Most wild lettuces are xerophytes, adapted to dry habitat types. en.wikipedia.org

For xerophytes the major constraint is not light flux or intensity, but drought. en.wikipedia.org

The flora is characterized by xerophytes. en.wikipedia.org

Other xerophytes may have their leaves compacted at the base, as in a basal rosette, which may be smaller than the plant's flower. en.wikipedia.org

They will typically be very hardy ("i.e.", they will be xerophytes, wind-resistant or cold-resistant). en.wikipedia.org

Most of the species are xerophytes (found in dry habitats); several are also halophytes, tolerating high levels of soil salinity. en.wikipedia.org

In the lower areas of the northern side, the vegetation is mainly xerophytes, represented by a variety of cacti, shrubs and spiny species. en.wikipedia.org

The leaves are oval shaped and due to its xerophyte adaptations it is leathery on the underparts. en.wikipedia.org

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