heliotropy

/hɛlɪɒˈtrɒpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A phenomenon in which plants grow or turn their leaves towards the sun, or a tendency to turn towards the sun or sunlight.

“The botanist studied the heliotropy of the sunflower, observing how its leaves adjusted their angle to maximize sunlight exposure.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • negativity
  • skototropism