hydrophytic
/ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of plants that live in water or very wet conditions.
- Hydrophytic adaptations include thin leaves and large air spaces for buoyancy.
- This wetland area supports a diverse community of hydrophytic species.
- The marsh is filled with hydrophytic vegetation like reeds and sedges.
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