saxicolous

/ sækˈsɪkələs /

adjective

1. living on or among rocks Alsosaxicolesaxatileˈsæksəˌtaɪl

   saxicolous plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of saxicolous¹

C19: from New Latin saxicolus, from Latin saxum rock + colere to dwell

Example Sentences

The Ash Grove With apologies to the poem by Thomas Oliphant Melody of the song here Down yonder green valley again I am coming, Where rolling stones gain no saxicolous moss.

From Washington Post

Saxicolous, growing on rock A rock climber, known only as Nicholas, Fell and landed on something saxicolous.

From Washington Post