host tree
Parasite's living support
A host tree is a tree that supports another organism—typically a parasite, epiphyte, or symbiont.
Mistletoe grows on host trees, drawing nutrients from them.
Orchids and bromeliads use host trees for physical support without parasitizing them.
In forestry and ecology, identifying the host tree helps track disease spread or species relationships: The fungus attacks oaks as its primary host tree.
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- orchidShowy tropical flower
- branchDivision or woody limb
- forest canopyUpper woodland leaf layer
trunk · roots · symbiosis · anchor · shelter · nutrients · vine · moss · lichen · woodland · old growth · nesting · cavity · dwelling · substrate · support · attachment · climbing