Sciophyte

//ˈsʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt// noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

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

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