A plant that is specially adapted to live and grow in desert or very dry environments.
From Greek 'eremo-' (desert) plus '-phyte' (from 'phyton,' meaning plant). This technical botanical term directly translates to 'desert plant.'
Eremophytes like cacti are evolution's masterclass in engineering—they've rewired their DNA to store water, reduce leaf surface area, and even move their stomata (pores) to the inside of leaves, proving that extreme environments create extreme adaptations.
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