Question

Define heliophytes and sciophytes. Name a plant from your locality that is either heliophyte or sciophyte.

Answer 1

• Heliophytes also called sun-loving plants, are those that require for their optimum growth full exposure to the sun. E.g., Mango
• Sciophytes also called shade-loving plants, are those plants that require reduced light intensity. E.g., Lycopodium