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aero·phyte
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Princeton's WordNet
air plant, epiphyte, aerophyte, epiphytic plantnoun
plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
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aerophytenoun
An epiphyte
Etymology: aero- + -phyte
Wikipedia
aerophyte
The Raunkiær system is a system for categorizing plants using life-form categories, devised by Danish botanist Christen C. Raunkiær and later extended by various authors.
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aerophyte
An aerophyte is a type of plant that derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, or wind rather than from the soil. They often have unique adaptions like specialized leaves, roots, or structures that allow them to live in environments that are unsuitable for most plants, such as on tree branches, rocks, or other surfaces. Aerophytes are considered a type of epiphyte but specifically live in arid conditions and are therefore also xerophytes.
Webster Dictionary
Aerophytenoun
a plant growing entirely in the air, and receiving its nourishment from it; an air plant or epiphyte
Etymology: [Aro- + Gr. fyto`n plant, fy`ein to grow: cf. F. arophyte.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Aerophyte
ā′ėr-o-fīt, n. a plant nourished by the air, as epiphytal orchids and many lichens. [Gr. aēr, air, phyton, a plant.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aerophyte in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aerophyte in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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