| 释义 |
epiphytal, a. Bot.|ɛpɪˈfaɪtəl|
[f. epiphysis + -al1.]
Having the distinctive property of an epiphyte.
1854Hooker Himal. Jrnls. I. i. 24 Additional epiphytal orchidaceous plants. 1872Oliver Elem. Bot. ii. 266 Many of the tropical species [of Orchids] are called ‘air-plants’, from their being epiphytal. |