HELIOTROPISM

heliotropism

(noun) an orienting response to the sun

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heliotropism (countable and uncountable, plural heliotropisms)

The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light)

Source: Wiktionary


He`li*ot"ro*pism, n. Etym: [Helio- + Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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