sciophyte

English

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Etymology

From scio- (“shade”) +‎ -phyte (“plant”).

Pronunciation

Noun

sciophyte (plural sciophytes)

  1. (botany) Any plant that tolerates or thrives in a low light level (shade)

Derived terms

  • sciophytic

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