xe·roph·i·lous /zəˈrɑfələs/
  (a.)好乾燥的,生于熱帶乾燥地的
  Xe·roph·i·lous a.  Bot. Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.
     Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by De Candolle xerophilous.   --Goodale.
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