helizitic

/ˌhɛlɪ.əˈtrɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the direction of a plant’s leaves or flowers changed by the position of the sun.

“Many heliotropic flowers have the ability to track the sun’s movement during the day.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropic
  • solar
  • sun-tracking

Antonyms

  • geotropic
  • non-phototropic