What is another word for hemiparasite?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛmɪpˌaɹɐsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
A hemiparasite is a type of plant that partially depends on a host plant for nutrients and water. There are several synonyms for hemiparasite, including semi-parasitic, half-parasitic, and incomplete parasite. Other synonyms for hemiparasite include facultative parasite, meaning the plant can live either as a parasite or on its own, and heterotrophic, meaning the plant depends on other organisms for nutrients. Hemiparasites are different from true parasites, which rely entirely on host plants for survival. Understanding these different terms is essential for botanists and plant enthusiasts to properly identify and classify different plant species.
