oxyophitic

/ˌɒksiˈɒfɪtɪk/; /ˌɒksiˈɒfɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an oxyophyte, a plant that produces flowers in its second year of growth

“The oxyophitic plants in the garden were quite fascinating to observe.”

2. noun

a plant that produces flowers in its second year of growth

“The oxyophitic specimen in the herbarium was a rare find for the botanist.”

Synonyms

  • biennial
  • oxylitic
  • two-year

Antonyms

  • annual
  • perennial