heterophyte

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English

Etymology

From hetero- (“other, different”) +‎ -phyte (“plant”).

Noun

heterophyte (plural heterophytes)

(biology) Any plant that obtains its nourishment from other (living or dead) plants; includes parasites and saprophytes

Derived terms

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