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phreatophyte

Pronunciation: /frɪˈatəfʌɪt/
noun
Botany
A plant with a deep root system that draws its water supply from near the water table.

Origin
1920s: from Greek phrear, phreat- ‘a well’ + -phyte.

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,By identifying the phreatophytes, it made choosing the spot to dig a well easier. Where they grew, there was probably an accessible water table.

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