What does epiphytic mean?
Growing on another plant, typically a tree, without deriving nutrients from it. Often used to describe plants that grow on other plants, such as orchids on trees.
Example
"The epiphytic plants in the rainforest were a sight to behold, with their delicate flowers and lush greenery."
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