paraheliotropism

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ heliotropism.

Noun

paraheliotropism (usually uncountable, plural paraheliotropisms)

  1. (botany) Movement of a plant's leaves in order to reduce incident sunlight damage.
    Coordinate terms: heliotropism, heliophobia, heliophilia
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