Definition of "epiphytes" [epiphytes]

• Plural form of epiphyte. (noun)

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• "There is active speciation in epiphytes, vascular plants [ "bijaguas"] (Heliconia, Costus), and shrubs."
• "As it was mentioned, a very adequate way to grow epiphytes is to fix them over a twig or discarded branch that can be in turn attached to a generous tree in our patio."
• "But my passion, in addition to Jack and my children, are the plants, the so-called epiphytes, those plants that grow up on trees, they don't have roots that go into trunks nor to the forest floor."