rock loving

/rɑk ˈlʌvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Describing a plant or animal that grows or lives on or among rocks.
    • Many rock-loving insects are found only in mountainous areas.
    • Gardeners often choose rock-loving plants for their stone walls.
    • The rock-loving fern thrives in the cracks of the cliff.
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