1. a plant that grows in very wet or moist conditions
Usage: botanical

Examples

• Cattails are common hygrophytes found in marshes and wetlands.
• The botanist studied hygrophytes that thrive in swampy environments.
• Rice is a well-known hygrophyte that requires flooded fields to grow properly.
• Many hygrophytes have specialized root systems to absorb water efficiently.
• The greenhouse maintained high humidity levels for its collection of tropical hygrophytes.
• Water lilies are beautiful hygrophytes that float on pond surfaces.