xerophyte
noun
- a plant which is able to grow in very arid conditions because it has adapted to restrict any water loss
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/
noun
Etymology: From xero- (“dry”) + -phyte (“plant”).
- Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.
- A desert plant