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halophyte

/ˈhæləfaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does halophyte mean?

noun

A plant that grows in a salty or brackish environment, such as a salt marsh or a coastal area.

Example

"The halophyte species found in the salt marshes of the Gulf Coast are highly adapted to the high salt levels."

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