noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
epiphytic; growing on other plants
Botanical term for a non-parasitic plant that grows on another plant, using it only for physical support. Often used in compounds like 着生植物 (epiphyte).
See also: 着生植物
この森には多くの着生植物が見られる。
Many epiphytic plants can be seen in this forest.
ランは木の幹に着生している。
The orchid is growing on the tree trunk.