chamaephyte

noun

cham·​ae·​phyte ˈka-mi-ˌfīt 

: a perennial plant that bears its perennating buds just above the surface of the soil

Word History

Etymology

Greek chamai on the ground + English -phyte — more at humble

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chamaephyte

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite