- symbiotic saprophytism
- noun
: the association of a saprophytic plant with a symbiotic fungus (as a mycorrhiza)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
orchid — /awr kid/, n. 1. any terrestrial or epiphytic plant of the family Orchidaceae, of temperate and tropical regions, having usually showy flowers. Cf. orchid family. 2. the flower of any of these plants. 3. a bluish to reddish purple. [1835 45; < NL … Universalium