Definitions

1. noun

A woody plant that grows on another plant, especially a tree, without being parasitic

“The rhizophore was an epiphytic fern that thrived on the branches of the giant oak.”

2. noun

The root of a mangrove or other woody plant that grows above the waterline and then becomes rooted in the soil

“The mangrove’s rhizophore was a crucial adaptation to the changing tides.”