chamerophyte
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek χαμαί (khamaí, “ground”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Noun
editchamerophyte (plural chamerophytes)
- (botany) Any herbaceous or woody plant whose buds overwinter just above soil level
From Ancient Greek χαμαί (khamaí, “ground”) + -phyte (“plant”).
chamerophyte (plural chamerophytes)