damp-loving
adjectiveUK /ˈdæmpˌlʌvɪŋ/
US /ˈdæmpˌlʌvɪŋ/
Liking to live in places that are a little wet.
Moss is a damp-loving plant that grows on wet rocks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Growing best in soil that stays slightly wet.
Ferns are damp-loving plants that thrive near streams.
3. Preferring humid or rainy conditions.
Frogs are damp-loving animals and come out after rain.
4. Thriving in shady, moist spots such as cellars or forests.
This damp-loving mold spreads quickly in a wet basement.