Geophilic

Geophilic means soil loving or preferring the soil.^[1] This term is usually used when referring to certain types of fungi or molds that live in the soil.^[2] Many of these organisms are usually recovered from the soil but occasionally infect humans and animals. They cause a marked inflammatory reaction, which limits the spread of the infection and may lead to a spontaneous cure but may also leave scars.^[3]

Can also refer to someone who loves the earth, sustainability, or “green” initiatives. An individual with these tendencies may be referred to as a "geophile."