phreatophytic
/friˌætəˈfɪtɪk/
adjective
- Having the ability to get water from deep underground sources, especially from the water table.
- Researchers studied the phreatophytic roots of the desert shrub to understand how it survives droughts.
- Phreatophytic plants are important for stabilizing soil in dry areas.
- The phreatophytic nature of the tamarisk tree allows it to thrive in arid climates.
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