aulophyte

/aʊˈlɒfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows on another plant, especially a tree, but is not a parasite.

“The aulophyte in the garden was using the nearby oak tree as a support.”

Synonyms

  • airplant
  • epiphyte

Antonyms

  • parasite
  • parasitic plant