allophylian

/əˈlɒfiːlɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows in a different region from its usual habitat, often due to human introduction

“The local park is home to an allophylian species of bamboo that has been thriving since its introduction a decade ago.”

Synonyms

  • exotic species
  • non-native species

Antonyms

  • endemic species
  • native species