What does "heterophyte" mean?

Any plant that obtains its nourishment from other (living or dead) plants; includes parasites and saprophytes

What is a synonym for "heterophyte"?

Common synonyms include: algae, bean, bracken, climber, creeper, fern.

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Any plant that obtains its nourishment from other (living or dead) plants; includes parasites and saprophytes

From hetero- (“other, different”) + -phyte (“plant”).