Sclerophyte
Translation of "sclerophyte" into Russian
sclerophyte
NounUK
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
US
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
sclerophyte
sclerophytes pl
The sclerophyte is adapted to survive in arid environments.
Склерофит приспособлен к выживанию в засушливых условиях.
Definitions
sclerophyte
NounUK
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
US
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
A plant with small, hard, evergreen leaves (sclerophylls) adapted to drought or nutrient-poor conditions, typical of Mediterranean and Australian vegetation.
Eucalyptus trees are classic sclerophytes dominating many dry Australian woodlands.
sclerophyte
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
US
/ˈsklɛrəfaɪt/
Relating to or characteristic of sclerophytes.
Sclerophyte shrubs dominate the plateau’s dry slopes.