Lithophyte

Lithophytes are plants that grow in or on rocks. They can be classified as either epilithic (or epipetric) or endolithic, with the former being plants that grow on the surfaces of rocks. Endolithic lithophytes grow in the crevices of rocks and are also referred to as chasmophytes. Lithophytes can also be classified as being either obligate or facultative. Obligate lithophytes grow solely on rocks, while facultative lithophytes will grow partially on a rock and on another substrate simultaneously.

Lithophyte

Lithophytes are plants that grow in or on rocks. They can be classified as either epilithic (or epipetric) or endolithic, with the former being plants that grow on the surfaces of rocks. Endolithic lithophytes grow in the crevices of rocks and are also referred to as chasmophytes. Lithophytes can also be classified as being either obligate or facultative. Obligate lithophytes grow solely on rocks, while facultative lithophytes will grow partially on a rock and on another substrate simultaneously.