phre·at·o·phyte
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Definition of phreatophyte
: a deep-rooted plant that obtains its water from the water table or the layer of soil just above it
Other Words from phreatophyte
phreatophytic
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frē-ˌa-tə-ˈfi-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Phreatophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phreatophyte. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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