XEROMORPHIC

Etymology

Adjective

xeromorphic (comparative more xeromorphic, superlative most xeromorphic)

(biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.

Source: Wiktionary



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