Difference between Xeric and Xerophytic

What is the difference between Xeric and Xerophytic?

Xeric as an adjective is said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water. while Xerophytic as an adjective is of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte.

Xeric

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water. Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat.

Xerophytic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte.

We hope you now know whether to use Xeric or Xerophytic in your sentence.

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