therophyte
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek θέρος (théros, “summer”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈthɪəɹəʊfaɪt/
Noun
therophyte (plural therophytes)
- (biology) Any plant which survives unfavourable seasons in the form of seeds only
Derived terms
- hydrotherophyte