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anabasis

anabasis

9.9
A small bush that can live in salty soil in dry parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈbeɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
: anabasis
  • Researchers studied the anabasis to understand how it tolerates high salt levels in the soil.

Examples

  • The anabasis thrives in arid regions where few other plants can survive.

  • Farmers in Central Asia sometimes use anabasis as animal fodder during dry seasons.

  • The anabasis is often found in arid regions.

  • Researchers studied the anabasis to understand its salt tolerance.

  • The anabasis is a remarkable plant that grows in salt-rich soil, showcasing its unique adaptation to harsh environments.

  • Ecologists often examine the anabasis to learn about its survival strategies in saline areas.

  • In the Mediterranean, the anabasis serves as an important species for maintaining biodiversity in dry ecosystems.

Surface Forms

anabasis singular
anabases plural

Etymology

Anabasis as a plant name comes from Greek parts ana- 'up' and -basis 'step' or 'going', and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a tough shrub that seems to 'move up' into salty, dry lands.