What is another word for saxatile?
Pronunciation: [sˈaksɐtˌa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Saxatile is an adjective that describes plants that grow on rocky or stony ground. Synonyms for saxatile include rocky, stony, craggy, rugged, rocky outcropping, boulder-strewn, stony soil, pebbly, rocky terrain, and rocky landscape. These synonyms are all related to the idea of vegetation growing in difficult, rocky conditions, and they convey the same meaning as saxatile. Alternative words such as rocky outcropping and craggy suggest a more harsh landscape, whereas pebbly and stony soil refer to the texture of the ground that plants are growing on. Nonetheless, each of these synonyms is a good fit for describing the type of habitat where saxatile plants are found.
