Where does “psammophyte” come from?
psammophyte (English) comes from German Psammophyt, from Ancient Greek ψάμμος, from Ancient Greek ψάφμος.
psammophyte (English): Any plant which thrives in sandy conditions
Definitions
- Any plant which thrives in sandy conditions
Ancestry of “psammophyte”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Psammophyt | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψάμμος | sand; something worthless; metallic ore used by... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ψάφμος | — |