salt-loving plants
nounUK /sɔːlt ˈlʌvɪŋ plɑːnts/
US /sɔlt ˈlʌvɪŋ plænts/
Plants that like to grow in salty soil or near the sea.
Salt-loving plants grow well on the beach near the ocean.
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2. Plants that can live in soil with a lot of salt in it.
Scientists study salt-loving plants to learn how they survive in salty ground.
3. Plants that grow in salty water or near salty lakes.
Salt-loving plants are common around salty lakes and lagoons.
4. Plants used in gardens near the sea where salt spray is common.
Gardeners by the coast choose salt-loving plants for their yards.