Meaning Of The Word Heliotropism

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Heliotropism Meaning

Heliotropism Definition
Heliotropism Definition

What's The Definition Of Heliotropism?

heliotropism in American English
any positive, or negative, turning or bending of a plant or sessile animal toward, or away from, light, esp. sunlight
noun: heliotropic tendency or growth

heliotropism in British English
noun: the growth of plants or plant parts (esp flowers) in response to the stimulus of sunlight, so that they turn to face the sun

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