Orchids, mosses, ferns—or epiphytes, defined as nonparasitic plants that grow on other plants—are crucial for Earth's biodiversity and play essential roles in forests around the world, building ...

Epiphytes, including lichens, bryophytes, ferns and spermatophytes, are a large and widely distributed group across many forest ecosystems. Acquiring enough nitrogen (N) to support their life ...

This book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper's 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and ...

When looking for space to fit in more plants, don’t forget the options offered by existing trees in your garden. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, and these take advantage of the shade ...

With spring in the air, young seedlings are looking for a home where they can spread their roots. While most seedlings find the soil a very acceptable place to live, some adventurous young sprouts are ...

Epiphytes, plants such as orchids and mosses that grow in trees, draw nutrients from the air and create refuge for all sorts of other life forms. They are the foundation of forest canopy ecosystems, ...