epiphyte

/ɛpɪˈfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows on another plant, typically in a tree, without deriving nutrients from it, such as orchids or ferns.

“The tropical rainforest was teeming with epiphytes, their vibrant flowers and leaves adding a splash of color to the forest canopy.”

Synonyms

  • air plant
  • parasitic plant
  • tree fern

Antonyms

  • epiparasite
  • parasitoid