calcifuge
/ˈkælsəˌfjudʒ/
noun
- A plant that does not grow well in soil rich in calcium (lime).
- Rhododendrons are classic calcifuges and need acidic soil to thrive.
- The gardener avoided planting calcifuges in the limestone bed.
- Many heathland plants are calcifuges, preferring sandy, low-calcium soils.
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