therophyte

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θέρος (théros, “summer”) +‎ -phyte (“plant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈthɪəɹəʊfaɪt/

Noun

therophyte (plural therophytes)

  1. (biology) Any plant which survives unfavourable seasons in the form of seeds only

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