foliicolous

adjective

fo·​li·​ic·​o·​lous
¦fōlē¦ikələs
1
: growing upon leaves
foliicolous liverworts
2
: parasitic upon leaves
foliicolous fungi

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary folii- (from Latin folium leaf) + -colous

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“Foliicolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliicolous. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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