epidendric

/ɛpɪˈdendrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an epiphyte, especially one that grows on a host plant without deriving nutrients from it.

“The epidendric orchid was thriving on the tree branch without needing any direct sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • airborne
  • epiphytic

Antonyms

  • hostile
  • parasitic