epiphegus

/ɛpɪˈfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows on another plant, such as a tree, but is not parasitic.

“The orchid was a beautiful epiphyte that bloomed on the branch of the ficus tree.”

Synonyms

  • air plant
  • airborne plant

Antonyms

  • parasite
  • parasitic plant