noun
- Plants that grow in wet or moist environments and require abundant water to survive.
Usage: plural form; singular is hygrophyte; botanical/ecological term
Examples
- Cattails and water lilies are common hygrophytes found in marshes and ponds.
- Hygrophytes have adapted to thrive in saturated soil conditions.
- The wetland ecosystem supports a variety of hygrophytes that cannot survive in dry habitats.
- Ferns and mosses are often classified as hygrophytes because they need high moisture levels.
- Gardeners must provide adequate water and humidity when cultivating hygrophytes indoors.