mycophyte

/maɪˈkɒfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that lives in close association with fungi, often forming mycorrhizal relationships.

“The mycophyte’s roots were intertwined with the fungal mycelium in the forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • fungus-growing plant
  • mycorrhizal plant

Antonyms

  • antibiotic plant
  • pathogen