halophyte

(noun)

any plant that tolerates an environment having a high salt content

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Examples of halophyte in the following topics:

  • Estuaries: Where the Ocean Meets Fresh Water

    • Many estuarine plant species are halophytes: plants that can tolerate salty water on their roots or sea spray.
    • In some halophytes, filters in the roots remove the salt from the water that the plant absorbs.