phyto-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “plant,” used in the formation of compound words.

   phytogenesis.

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phyto- British  

combining form

1. indicating a plant or vegetation

   phytogenesis

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Usage

What does phyto- mean? Phyto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “plant.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology.Phyto- comes from the Greek phytón, meaning “plant.”The corresponding form of phyto- combined to the end of words is -phyte.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use -phyte article.

Etymology

Origin of phyto-

< Greek phyt ( ón ) a plant + -o-

Example Sentences

Phyto’s landscapes often have a savanna-like feel, with woody plants spaced farther apart than those in overstuffed foundation plantings.

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Specifically, the Phyto designers seek to build in maximum diversity — what Ms. West refers to as the “ecological intensification” of a site — by using ecologically high-performance plants that match their aesthetic goals.

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Making landscapes that are not only biophilic — celebrating and reinforcing our essential connection to nature — but also ecological is the focus of the Arlington, Va., landscape architecture firm Phyto Studio, founded in 2017 by Claudia West, Thomas Rainer and Melissa Rainer.

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A garden is at its most effective — by both biophilic and ecological measures — the Phyto team believes, when it is “immersive.”

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The relationships between plants and pollinators have become increasingly important in Phyto’s work.

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