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Plants growing in saline and marshy conditions are called as

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Lithophytes
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Mesophytes
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Halophytes
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Psammophytes
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Solution

The correct option is C Halophytes
Halophytes are plants of saline habitats, which have the ability to tolerate high salt content. They are able to obtain water supply inspite of high salt content in soil. They grow in saline soil, e.g., mangroves.

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