"pyrophyte" meaning in English

See pyrophyte in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈpʌɪɹəˌfʌɪt/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpaɪɹəˌfaɪt/ [US] Forms: pyrophytes [plural]
Etymology: From pyro- (“fire”) + -phyte (“plant”). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|pyro|phyte|t1=fire|t2=plant}} pyro- (“fire”) + -phyte (“plant”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pyrophyte (plural pyrophytes)
  1. (biology) Any plant that is resistant to fire, or that needs fire to propagate Wikipedia link: pyrophyte Categories (topical): Biology

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