neophyte

nouns

a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
neophyte
is a type of (narrower)
(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
flora, plant, plant life
any new participant in some activity
entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter
a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
catechumen, neophyte