Epiphytic Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Orchids are a common example of epiphytic plants that thrive in tropical forests, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.
- Air plants are a type of epiphytic plant that don't require soil to grow and can be found growing on rocks, trees, and other surfaces.
- Spanish moss is an epiphytic plant that hangs from trees in the southeastern United States, using its long stems to absorb moisture and nutrients from the air.
- Tillandsia is a genus of epiphytic plants that include air plants, which have adapted to live in dry environments with limited water availability.
- Bromeliads are a family of epiphytic plants that are commonly found in tropical regions, using their leaves to collect and store water and nutrients.