host plant en · NOUN
Etymology
From host + plant.
Meanings
- A plant that supplies food resources and substrate for certain insects or other fauna.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hostplant | alternative | lexicographic | |
| host plants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
de Wirtspflanze (plant that supplies food resources and substrate)