PHOTOPHILOUS

Etymology

Adjective

photophilous (comparative more photophilous, superlative most photophilous)

Thriving in the presence of light.

Source: Wiktionary


Pho*toph"i*lous, n. [Photo-+ Gr. loving.] (Phytogeog.)

Definition: Light-loving; growing in strong light, as many plants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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