Aerophyte

/ˈɛərəfaɪt/

/ˈɛroʊfaɪt/

Translation of "aerophyte" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɛərəfaɪt/

/ˈɛroʊfaɪt/

aerophyte

aerophytes pl

The aerophyte absorbs moisture from the air.

Аэрофит поглощает влагу из воздуха.

Noun

/ˈɛərəfaɪt/

/ˈɛroʊfaɪt/

A plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain, usually growing on another plant but not parasitic on it, such as an epiphyte.

The aerophyte clung to the tree branch, thriving without soil.

Adjective

/ˈɛərəfaɪt/

/ˈɛroʊfaɪt/

Relating to or characteristic of aerophytes; existing or growing without direct contact with soil.

Certain epiphytic orchids exhibit aerophyte adaptations.