moisture-loving
adjectiveUK /ˈmɔɪstʃə ˈlʌvɪŋ/
US /ˈmɔɪstʃər ˈlʌvɪŋ/
Liking to grow or live in wet places.
Ferns are moisture-loving plants that grow well near streams.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Preferring environments with a lot of water in the air or soil.
Moss is a moisture-loving plant that covers the shady rocks.
3. Describing a plant or animal that thrives where it stays damp.
The moisture-loving frog stays close to the pond all day.
4. Needing steady wetness to stay healthy.
Gardeners plant moisture-loving flowers beside the fountain.