Xerophyte
Nounमरूद्भिद् (सूखा-सहिष्णु पौधा)
Definition
A plant adapted to living in a dry environment.
Contextual Sentence: "Cacti are typical examples of xerophytes found in deserts."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Break it into 'xero' (dry) + 'phyte' (plant)—a dry-adapted plant.
Synonyms
drought-resistant plant
succulent
Antonyms
hydrophyte
mesophyte