Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Epiphytous

👉 The term 'epiphytous' is a botanical term that describes plants that have attached, or epiphytic, leaves on their roots. These leaves are often found in trees and other plants, but they can also grow from the bark of the tree. The name comes from the Greek word "epiphys" which means "on", "at", "above". Epiphytes are an important group of plants that support themselves through the process of photosynthesis, a process where chloroplast

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