biophyte

/ˈbaɪ.əʊ.fʌɪt/ or /bɪ.oʊˈfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that is part of the biotic community of a given area, especially a plant that is characteristic of a particular environment or region.

“The researchers identified several biophytes that were endemic to the new nature reserve.”

Synonyms

  • flora
  • vegetation

Antonyms

  • abiotic