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hy·dro·phyte

 (hī′drə-fīt′)
n.
A plant adapted to grow in water.
hy′dro·phyt′ic (-fĭt′ĭk) adj.
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Adj.1.hydrophytic - growing wholly or partially in water; "water lilies are hydrophytic"
hydric - having or characterized by excessive moisture; "a hydric habitat"
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