Geography GCSE
Xerophyte
What Xerophyte means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Xerophyte
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A plant adapted to survive in an environment with very little liquid water, such as a desert.
Topics that use Xerophyte
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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