noun
- Plants that are adapted to grow in cold environments, such as arctic tundra or high mountain regions.
Usage: plural form; singular is cryophyte; technical/botanical term
Examples
- Cryophytes like lichens and mosses thrive in the frozen tundra.
- Alpine cryophytes have evolved special features to survive harsh winter conditions.
- Scientists study cryophytes to understand plant adaptation to extreme cold.
- The Arctic region is home to numerous cryophytes that can withstand freezing temperatures.
- Cryophytes often have small leaves and low growth forms to protect against wind and cold.