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epiphyte

/ˈɛp.ɪ.faɪt/

Traduction: Plante qui puise son humidité et ses nutriments dans l'air et la pluie, poussant généralement sur une autre plante sans être parasite.

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noun

/ˈɛp.ɪ.faɪt/C1formalscientific
  • frPlante qui puise son humidité et ses nutriments dans l'air et la pluie, poussant généralement sur une autre plante sans être parasite.

A plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; typically grows on another plant but is not parasitic.

  1. Air plantC1formalscientific

    A plant that grows on another plant for physical support, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and debris around it, without being parasitic.

    frÉpiphyte

    • Orchids are a common type of epiphyte found in tropical rainforests.
    • The epiphyte attached itself to the branch of the old oak tree.
    • Many epiphytes have specialized roots to absorb water from the humid air.

    Synonymesaerophyteair plant

Formes
  • epiphytes plural form
  • epiphytes' possessive plural form
  • epiphyte's possessive singular form