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

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Plants growing well in bright sunlight or favour bright light are called heliophytes or sun plants. While those plants which require low intensity of light or partial shade for growing are termed as shade loving plants or sciophytes.
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