Associations to the word «Epiphyte»

Wiktionary

EPIPHYTE, noun. (botany) A plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit; an air plant.

Dictionary definition

EPIPHYTE, noun. Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it.

Wise words

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