arenaceous
/ˌɛrəˈneɪʃəs/
adjective
- Consisting of or resembling sand; sandy.
- The arenaceous soil in the desert made it difficult for plants to grow.
- The hiker's boots were filled with arenaceous grit after walking along the dunes.
- Geologists identified the arenaceous layer as sandstone from an ancient beach.
- Relating to or denoting plants that grow in sandy soil.
- Many arenaceous flowers have deep roots to anchor themselves in loose sand.
- The botanist studied arenaceous species that thrive in coastal dunes.
- Arenaceous plants like beach grass are specially adapted to survive in shifting sands.
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