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Definition of air plant

air plant

Plural:air plants
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air plant Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A plant, especially an epiphyte of the genus Tillandsia, that grows upon another plant or object for support and derives its moisture and nutrients directly from the air and rain rather than from soil.

Example

"She misted her collection of air plants every morning to ensure they received enough humidity in the dry apartment."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed as an open compound of 'air' and 'plant', reflecting the plant's ability to absorb all necessary nutrients and moisture from the atmosphere without rooting in soil.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Air plant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/air plant
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