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Noun: aerophyte  'eh-ru,fIt
  1. Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
    - air plant, epiphyte, epiphytic plant

Derived forms: aerophytes

Type of: flora, plant, plant life

Encyclopedia: Aerophyte