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Glossary X-Z
xeromorphic
Possessing characteristics such as reduced leaves, succulence, dense hairiness or a thick cuticle which are adaptations to conserve water and so withstand extremely dry conditions.
xerophilous
Able to withstand drought.
xerophyte See also hydrophyte, mesophyte
A plant capable of surviving prolonged periods of moisture deficiency.
yield
Plant part harvested and the quantity of it. In agriculture, necessarily related to a specified crop or crops or to a group of animals or to an area, and to a period of time. For multipurpose trees, the amount of each specified part harvested.
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