Botanidex Glossary / epiphyte
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epiphyte

A plant that grows on another plant for physical support without parasitizing it. Epiphytes obtain moisture and nutrients from air, rain, and surface debris. Common examples include orchids, bromeliads, and many ferns.

Plants Using This Term (1)

  • Monstera deliciosa — Swiss Cheese Plant

Related Terms

allelopathic hemiepiphyte mycorrhizal myrmecochorous nitrogen fixation