Primary hemiepiphyte

  • Title

    Primary hemiepiphyte

  • Definition

    Referring to a plant (e.g., Clusia spp. and species of Araceae) that begins its epiphytic life without a connection to the ground but later develops aerial roots that reach the ground.

  • Related Terms

    Epiphyte

    Secondary hemiepiphyte

    Secondary hemiepiphyte

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