Plants with roots capable of penetrating into rocks is termed as

A. Xerophyte

B. Teridophyte

C. Chasmophyte

D. Xanthophyte

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Plants with roots capable of penetrating rocks are termed chasmophytes. Chasmophytes grow in the fissures in rocks where soil or organic matter has accumulated. These plants are also known as Lithophytes, which grow in the crevices of rocks.
Xerophytes are the plants that grow in the desert area and adapted to live in a dry habitat.
Xanthophytes are yellow-green algae.