mesophyte
/ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A plant that grows in environments with a moderate amount of water, neither very wet nor very dry.
- The forest floor is home to many mesophytes that need consistent rainfall but not flooding.
- Most garden flowers and vegetables are mesophytes, thriving in average soil moisture.
- Unlike cacti or water lilies, a mesophyte requires balanced conditions to survive.