phylartery

/fɪlˈɑrtrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aerial root system found in certain orchids, characterized by thickened, woody stems that resemble a tree trunk.

“The unique phylartery of the orchid was an interesting feature for botanists to study.”

Synonyms

  • air root
  • epiphyte

Antonyms

  • terrestrial plant