chamaephyte

/kæmɪˈɒfɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant that produces its vegetative or reproductive structures above ground, but often has its roots in the soil below.

“The Mediterranean scrubland was dominated by various species of chamaephytes, which were highly adapted to the dry climate.”

Synonyms

  • geophyte
  • hemicryptophyte

Antonyms

  • megaphyte