nitrophyte

/naɪˈtrɒfaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant or fungus that thrives in nitrogen-rich soil or conditions.

“The gardeners were impressed by the nitrophyte plants’ rapid growth in the fertilized soil.”

Synonyms

  • nitrogenophile
  • nitrophile

Antonyms

  • nitrogenophobe
  • nitrophob