Epiphytic

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpaɪˈfaɪˈtɪk/

Epiphytic (adjective)

  1. 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

Synonyms of Epiphytic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Epiphytic

  • describing harmful plant relationships