heliotropism.
The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light).
Meaning & usage
The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light).
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ Proto-Indo-European *sh₂wél(i)yos Proto-Hellenic *hāwélios Ancient Greek ἥλῐος (hḗlĭos) English helio- English -tropism English heliotropism From helio- + -tropism.
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