A mesophyte is a type of plant that thrives in moderate moisture levels. Synonyms for mesophyte include mesophile, which refers to an organism that can grow and reproduce in moderate temperature and moisture conditions. Other synonyms include eurytopic, which refers to a plant that can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, and hygrophytic, which refers to plants that grow in waterlogged or swampy areas. Additionally, xerophytes and hydrophytes are antonyms for mesophytes, with the former thriving in dry conditions and the latter in very wet conditions.