Epiphyte Ecology

noun aerial root

• The banyan tree is known for its aerial roots that grow from its branches and extend downwards to the ground.
• I think it's cool how some trees have these weird aerial roots hanging down from their branches.
• Check out those funky tree roots just hanging in the air like they don't care!
• The company's expansion strategy can be compared to an aerial root, reaching out to new markets for growth.