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mesophyte
[mez-uh-fahyt, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]
noun
a plant growing under conditions of well-balanced moisture supply.
mesophyte
/ ˈmɛsəʊˌfaɪt, ˌmɛsəʊˈfɪtɪk /
noun
any plant that grows in surroundings receiving an average supply of water
mesophyte
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- mesophytic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mesophyte1
Example Sentences
McDowell County forms part of the largest mixed mesophyte forest in the world, a relic of the ancient woodland that once covered much of North America.
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