1. plants that are adapted to grow in salty environments such as salt marshes or coastal areas
Usage: botanical; plural form

Examples

• Halophytes like saltgrass can survive in soil with high salt concentrations.
• The coastal wetland was dominated by various halophytes.
• Scientists study halophytes to understand salt tolerance mechanisms.
• Mangroves are well-known halophytes found in tropical coastal regions.
• These halophytes have special adaptations to excrete excess salt.
• The salt marsh ecosystem depends on halophytes for its stability.