Epiphyte
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="epiphyte"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A plant that grows on another plant for physical support without being parasitic. Orchids, bromeliads, and many ferns are epiphytes. They obtain moisture and nutrients from air and rain.
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