photophilic

[foh-tuh-fil-ik]

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adjective

of or relating to an organism, as a plant, that is receptive to, seeks, or thrives in light.

Also pho·toph·i·lous

[foh-tof-uh-luh s] /foʊˈtɒf ə ləs/.

Origin of photophilic

First recorded in 1895–1900; photo- + -philic

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Historical Examples

The photophilous parts of these plants are "seasonably complementary."
Introduction to the Science of Sociology
Robert E. Park

British Dictionary definitions for photophilous

photophilous

adjective

(esp of plants) growing best in strong light

Derived Formsphotophily, noun

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