Epiphyte

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1. A plant that usually grows on another plant and gets its nutrients from the air and water.
2. Plant that grows on another plant.

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Example of a plant growing on the branch of a tree.

Source: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/epiphytes/adaptations-of-epiphytes.htm