heliophilous

English

Etymology

From helio- +‎ -philous.

Adjective

heliophilous (comparative more heliophilous, superlative most heliophilous)

  1. (botany) That needs, or tolerates, a high level of direct sunlight.
    Synonym: heliophilic
    Antonym: heliophobic
    Coordinate terms: heliotropic, paraheliotropic, sciaphilous

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