Epiphytic
Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpaɪˈfaɪˈtɪk/
Epiphytic (adjective)
- Describing a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic.
Examples
- Epiphytic orchids thrive on tree branches.
- The epiphytic ferns absorb moisture from the air.
Common collocations: epiphytic growth, epiphytic habitat, epiphytic species