mesophyte

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any normal terrestrial plant that grows in environments that have an average supply of water.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛsə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/

Word forms

mesophyte mesophytes

Etymology

From French mésophyte, equivalent to meso- (“middle”) + -phyte (“plant”).

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