Epiphyte
A plant growing on another plant, but not taking nourishment from it.
Did you know?
Many tropical orchids are epiphytes that grow attached to tree branches without taking food from the tree.
Epiphyte
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
air plant, Epiphytes, Epiphytic, Epiphytics, plant growing on another plant
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