xeromorphic

[ zeer-uh-mawr-fik ]
/ ˌzɪər əˈmɔr fɪk /

adjective

of or relating to structural adaptations of xerophytes that help them store water and withstand drought.

OTHER WORDS FROM xeromorphic

xe·ro·morph, noun

British Dictionary definitions for xeromorphic

xeromorphic
/ (ˌzɪərəˈmɔːfɪk) /

adjective

(of plants or plant parts) having characteristics that serve as protection against excessive loss of water