A calcicole, calciphyte or calciphile is a plant that thrives in lime rich soil. The word is derived from the Latin `to dwell on chalk`. Under acidic conditions, aluminium becomes more soluble and phosphate less. As a consequence, calcicoles grown on acidic soils often develop the symptoms of aluminium toxicity, i.e. necrosis, and phosphate defi.....
plant that favors calcareous soils
plant that favors calcareous soils
calcicole, calcicolous Living in environments rich in calcium, in limestone, or in chalky soil.