Hysterophyte

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɪstÉ™rÉ™faɪt/

Origin

From New Latin hysterophytum, from Ancient Greek ὑστέρα ("womb, figuratively the earth") + φυτόν ("plant"). Equivalent to - + phyte + -.

Full definition of hysterophyte

Noun

1. (botany) A plant or fungus that lives on dead or living organic matter.

Related terms

• hysterophytal