What is another word for mesophytic?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛsəfˈɪtɪk] (IPA) 
Mesophytic is a term that refers to plants that are adapted to moderate levels of moisture in the soil and environment. Some synonyms for mesophytic include "moderately halophilic," "moisture-loving," and "mesic." These terms all emphasize the characteristic of mesophytic plants that allows them to grow in environments where there is enough moisture to support plant growth, but not so much that the soil becomes waterlogged. Other words that could be used to describe mesophytic plants might include "temperate," "moderately wet," or "moderately humid." These terms all help to convey the same basic idea about the types of plant species that are adapted to this type of environment.
