A xerophyte (from Greek ξηρός xeros 'dry' + φυτόν phuton 'plant') is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little... 39 KB (4,548 words) - 00:24, 23 January 2024 |
in other plants, a hollow fruit or inflorescence might detach instead. Xerophyte tumbleweed species occur most commonly in steppe and arid ecosystems,... 27 KB (2,757 words) - 11:03, 30 April 2024 |
to living in dry environments such as succulents, are termed xerophytes. Not all xerophytes are succulents, since there are other ways of adapting to a... 43 KB (3,379 words) - 07:21, 20 April 2024 |
Euphorbia (section Xerophytes and succulents) Euphorbia is a very large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae. "Euphorbia" is sometimes used in... 38 KB (3,496 words) - 01:45, 26 November 2023 |
Xerophytes: Cardón cacti in the Baja California desert, Cataviña region, Mexico... 111 KB (13,023 words) - 12:22, 25 April 2024 |
Some xerophytes will reduce the surface of their leaves during water deficiencies (left). If temperatures are cool enough and water levels are adequate... 19 KB (2,349 words) - 17:43, 14 March 2024 |
and subtropical areas, and tolerates hot and humid coastal areas. As a xerophyte (drought-resistant species), carob is well adapted to the conditions of... 45 KB (4,585 words) - 20:15, 1 May 2024 |
xeroderma, xerography, xeromorph, xerophagy, xerophile, xerophthalmia, xerophyte, xerosis xiph- sword Greek ξίφος (xíphos) xiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphopagus... 2 KB (1,764 words) - 06:15, 16 April 2024 |
of cactus people from China Miéville's Bas-Lag series (unlike the real xerophyte family Cactaceae). Dyson tree: a hypothetical genetically engineered plant... 34 KB (4,348 words) - 05:32, 24 April 2024 |
slow growing contribute to the fact that the plant is endangered. This xerophyte is tolerant of most droughts when mature. Espostoa melanostele subsp.... 2 KB (145 words) - 19:14, 4 January 2024 |
xeric environments Xerocoles — animals adapted to xeric environments Xerophytes — plants adapted to xeric environments This article incorporates text... 8 KB (825 words) - 16:15, 10 January 2024 |
continuous water supply. They usually have larger, thinner leaves compared to xerophytes, sometimes with a greater number of stomata on the undersides of leaves... 4 KB (537 words) - 09:42, 28 March 2024 |
meaning "friend". The Ammophila grasses are widely known as examples of xerophytes, plants that can withstand dry conditions. Despite their occurrence on... 12 KB (1,409 words) - 15:10, 25 April 2024 |
xeroderma, xerography, xeromorph, xerophagy, xerophile, xerophthalmia, xerophyte, xerosis xiph- sword Greek ξίφος (xíphos) xiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphopagus... 4 KB (71 words) - 18:29, 24 August 2022 |
low water activity Xerocole – Any animal adapted to live in the desert Xerophyte – Plants able to survive in an environment with little liquid water "xero-"... 4 KB (474 words) - 13:11, 23 January 2024 |
Inner Mongolia, Manchuria and China, collecting nearly 300 species of xerophytes, herbs, manuscripts and archeological relics. Roerich was an author and... 211 KB (3,301 words) - 02:12, 31 March 2024 |
to tissues. Certain plants have evolved methods of water conservation. Xerophytes are plants that can survive in dry habitats, such as deserts, and are... 14 KB (1,766 words) - 10:01, 5 January 2024 |
with arid habitats, but not necessarily drought-tolerant. Compare xerophyte. xerophyte A plant generally living in a dry habitat, typically showing xeromorphic... 343 KB (28,462 words) - 21:11, 25 April 2024 |