Plants occurring on soils rich in salts are known as

Heliophytes

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Halophytes

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Geophytes

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Thermophytes

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Solution

The correct option is B Halophytes
Halophytes are plants that grow in salt-rich soil because they are physiologically adapted to withstand its high salinity. Such soil is found in salt marshes and mudflats. Their root cells have a higher solute concentration which enables them to take water from the surrounding soil. Example-mangroves
So, the correct answer is 'Halophytes'

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