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mesophyte
[ mez-uh-fahyt, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh- ]
noun
- a plant growing under conditions of well-balanced moisture supply.
mesophyte
/ ˈmɛsəʊˌfaɪt; ˌmɛsəʊˈfɪtɪk /
noun
- any plant that grows in surroundings receiving an average supply of water
mesophyte
/ ĕ′ə-ī′ /
- A plant that grows in an environment having a moderate supply of water. Mesophytes tend to have root systems and vascular tissues that are well-developed, and many species can grow to great heights as a result. Most crop plants, grasses, and broad-leaved bushes and trees growing in temperate climates are mesophytes.
- Compare hydrophyte
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Derived Forms
- mesophytic, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms
- ··· [mez-, uh, -, fit, -ik, mes-, mee-z, uh, -, -s, uh, -], adjective
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of mesophyte1
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Example Sentences
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McDowell County forms part of the largest mixed mesophyte forest in the world, a relic of the ancient woodland that once covered much of North America.
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