subflora

/ˈsʌbflɔrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant or part of a plant that grows beneath the surface of the earth, especially a subterranean part such as a bulb or tuber.

“The subflora of the new garden was a mix of underground plants, including some rare species of orchids.”

Synonyms

  • subterranean flora
  • underground vegetation

Antonyms

  • air plant
  • epiphyte