The Ant House Plant. This plant is an epiphyte usually found on Heritiera trees. The lower part of the stem is swollen
The Ant House Plant. This plant is an epiphyte usually found on Heritiera trees. The lower part of the stem is swollen and has numerous tunnels and chambers which form a shelter for ant colonies. Such plants are referred to as 'Myrmecophytes'.
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