foliicolous

[ foh-lee-ik-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. growing on leaves, as certain liverworts.
2. parasitic on leaves, as certain fungi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of foliicolous¹

First recorded in 1870–75; fol(ium) + -i- + -colous

Example Sentences

Dothidea is well represented in the tropics, whilst of the species of Sphæria proper, only the more prominent have probably been secured by collectors; hence the Superficiales section is better represented than the Obtectæ, and the tropical representatives of foliicolous species are but few.

From Project Gutenberg

A great number of the woody kinds may be carried in the coat-pocket, and foliicolous species placed between the leaves of a pocket-book.

From Project Gutenberg

A few of them are foliicolous, but the exceptions are comparatively rare, and are represented chiefly in Glœosporium, species of which are found also on apples, peaches, nectarines, and other fruits.

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