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Basiphilous

A basiphilous plant is a species that prefers to grow in basic soil (pH > 7).

As this soil is generally calcareous, their vegetation is also calcicole, or calciphilous.

The presence of basiphilous vegetation is therefore an indicator of the soil type.

The Montpellier rockrose Cistus monspeliensis is commonly found in calcareous and basic soil. © Jo Boyer CC by-nc-sa 3.0 The Montpellier rockrose Cistus monspeliensis is commonly found in calcareous and basic soil. © Jo Boyer CC by-nc-sa 3.0

Basiphilous - 1 Photo
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