apophyte

English

Etymology

apo- (“away from; lacking”) +‎ -phyte (“plant”)

Noun

apophyte (plural apophytes)

  1. (ecology, botany) Any native plant growing in disturbed land, such as in an abandoned field

Derived terms
  • apophytic
  • apophytically

See also
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