saxicolous

/ (sækˈsɪkələs) /


adjective
  1. living on or among rocks: saxicolous plants Also: saxicole, saxatile (ˈsæksəˌtaɪl)

Origin of saxicolous

1
C19: from New Latin saxicolus, from Latin saxum rock + colere to dwell

Words Nearby saxicolous

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