X0005400 (zĭ-rŏf′ə-ləs)adj. Flourishing in a very dry environment.xe·roph′i·ly n.
xerophilia, xerophily
the ability of some plants to survive in dosert or salt marsh areas by storing fresh water internally. — xerophilic, xerophilous,adj.See also: PlantsMedicalSeexerophilous