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heliotropism

/hɪliːˈɒtrəpɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does heliotropism mean?

noun

The phenomenon of plants turning their leaves towards the sun, or the direction of the sun's rays. A term used in botany to describe this movement.

Example

"The gardener studied the heliotropism of the sunflowers, noting how their leaves adjusted to face the sun throughout the day."

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