Xeromorphic vs. Xerophyte — What's the Difference?

Of or relating to any of the structural adaptations characteristic of xerophytes, such as water-storing stems or leaves.

A xerophyte (from Greek ξηρός xeros 'dry' + φυτόν phuton 'plant') is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Alps or the Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple and some Gymnosperm plants.

(biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.

A plant adapted to surviving with little water.

(botany) Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.

A desert plant

Plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte