Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the relationship between plants and their environment, especially with respect to the nutrients they obtain from the soil.

“The cormophytic adaptations of this plant allowed it to thrive in nutrient-poor soil.”

2. noun

a relationship or interaction between a plant and its environment, especially with respect to the nutrients it obtains from the soil.

“The unique cormophytic of this ecosystem is what makes it so fascinating to study.”