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Also Known As	air plant

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Epiphytic bromeliads

Epiphytic orchids (genus Dendrobium). Epiphytes establish aerial roots that absorb moisture from the humid air, allowing them to develop on other plants without harming their hosts.

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tank bromeliad secondary hemiepiphyte plant bryophyte gymnosperm weed lower vascular plant parasitic plant carnivorous plant Heirloom plant Vegetable herbaceous plant oil plant

Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

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