autophyte

Definitions of autophyte
  1. noun
    plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
    synonyms: autophytic plant, autotroph, autotrophic organism, producer
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    type of:
    flora, plant, plant life
    (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
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