epiphyte

名词 epiphyte:

1. plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
   同义词：air plant, aerophyte, epiphytic plant

ep.i.phyte

n.（名词）
A plant, such as a tropical orchid or a staghorn fern, that grows on another plant upon which it depends for mechanical support but not for nutrients.Also called aerophyte ,air plant
附生植物：一种生长于另一植物之上的植物，如热带兰或石松， 依靠另一植物支持生长而不以其获得养料也作 aerophyte,air plant

【引伸】
ep.iphyt.ic
ep.iphyt.ically
adv.（副词）