Acalcicole,calciphyte orcalciphile is aplant that thrives in lime rich soil.[1][2] The word is derived from theLatin 'to dwell on chalk'. Under acidic conditions,aluminium becomes more soluble andphosphate less. As a consequence, calcicoles grown on acidic soils often develop the symptoms of aluminiumtoxicity, i.e.necrosis, andphosphate deficiency, i.e.anthocyanosis (reddening of the leaves) and stunting.
A plant that thrives in acid soils is known as acalcifuge.
A plant thriving on sand (which may be acidic or calcic) is termedpsammophilic or arenaceous (see alsoarenite).
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