edaphophyte

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. any plant that grows with its roots in the soil and shoots in the air

Word forms

edaphophyte edaphophytes

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (édaphos, “ground”) + -phyte. By surface analysis, edapho- + -phyte.

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