What is another word for aerophyte?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹə͡ʊfˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Aerophyte is a term used to describe a plant that is capable of growing and surviving in an aerial or epiphytic environment, such as on trees or rocks. There are several synonyms for the word aerophyte, including epiphyte, air plant, aerial plant, and lithophyte. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, while air plants derive nutrients from the air. Aerial plants, on the other hand, are those that grow in the air without soil. Lithophytes are plants that grow on rocks or other hard surfaces. Using different synonyms for aerophyte helps to convey various nuances of the plant's environment and growing conditions.
