Mesophyte

Mesophytes are terrestrial plants which are adapted to neither a particularly dry nor particularly wet environment. An example of a mesophytic habitat would be a rural temperate meadow, which might contain goldenrod, clover, oxeye daisy, and Rosa multiflora.

Mesophytes make up the largest ecological group of terrestrial plants, and usually grow under moderate to hot and humid climatic regions.

Morphological adaptations

Mesophytes do not have any specific morphological adaptations, however they usually have broad, flat and green leaves. Extensive fibrous root system to absorb water. Development of perennating organs such as corms, rhizomes and bulbs to store food and water for use during drought.

Anatomical adaptations

Mesophytes do not have any special internal structure. Epidermis is single layered usually with obvious stomata and large cortex. Opening or closing of stomata is related to water availability. In sufficient supply of water stomata remain open while in limited supply of water stomata are closed to prevent excessive transpiration leading to wilting.