Question
Define heliophytes and sciophytes. Name a plant from your locality that is either heliophyte or sciophyte.
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Answer
- Heliophytes also called sun-loving plants, are those that require for their optimum growth full exposure to the sun. E.g., Mango.
- Sciophytes also called shade-loving plants, are those plants that require reduced light intensity. E.g., Lycopodium.
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