allophylic

/ˌæləˈfɪlɪk/ or /æləˈfɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or resulting from two different species of plants.

“The allophylic nature of the hybrid plant makes it less desirable for commercial cultivation.”

2. noun

A product or result of two different species of plants.

“The allophylics from the cross-pollination of the two plant species showed promising results.”

Synonyms

  • heterophyte
  • heterophytic

Antonyms

  • autophyte
  • homophyte