Definition

A type of plant that grows well in soil that has a lot of lime.

Example

The garden is full of calcicoles that flourish in the lime-rich soil.

Conversation

Have you heard about the calcicole plants that grow in lime-rich soil?

Yeah, I read that they thrive in specific conditions.

I find it fascinating how these calcicole plants adapt so well.

Me too! It's amazing how nature works like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calcicole → It is formed from "calx" (meaning lime) and "-cole" (from Latin "colere", meaning to inhabit or cultivate). The word refers to plants that thrive in lime-rich soils, thus indicating their preference for such environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lime' ('calx') as the key ingredient for these plants, which 'inhabit' ('-cole') lime-rich areas.

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