EpiphytesEpiphytes are harmless plants that grow upon another plant such as ferns, bromeliads, air plants, and orchids. They derive their nutrients from the moisture in the air, rain, and sometimes debris. Epiphytes are usually found in temperate zone or in tropics. Epiphytes provide a rich and diverse habitat for all types of species.
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