phytophilous
/ˌfaɪtəˈfɪləs/
adjective
- Having an affinity for plants; living on or among plants.
- Some birds are phytophilous, building nests in shrubs and trees.
- Phytophilous insects often hide in the dense foliage.
- The pond's phytophilous algae thrive on the surface of aquatic plants.