gypsophilous

adjective

gyp·​soph·​i·​lous

of a plant

: flourishing in or on a substratum rich in gypsum

gypsophily

⸗ˈ⸗⸗lē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

gypso- (from gypsum) + -philous

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