ogamic

/oʊˈɡæmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of plants or plant communities that grow in areas with little or no competition from other vegetation, especially trees.

“The researchers studied the ogamic flora of the newly discovered island ecosystem.”

2. noun

a plant or plant community that grows in an area with little or no competition from other vegetation, especially trees.

“The ogamic vegetation on the mountain was surprisingly resilient in the face of drought.”

Synonyms

  • seral
  • subclimax

Antonyms

  • climax
  • stabilized