noun
- a plant or organism that thrives in cold environments, such as arctic tundra or high mountain regions
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Lichens are common cryophytes found in polar regions.
- Alpine cryophytes have adapted to survive harsh, freezing conditions.
- Scientists study cryophytes to understand how life persists in extreme cold.
- Mosses are among the most resilient cryophytes in arctic ecosystems.