Question

What are facultative sciophytes and heliophytes?

Answer 1

Facultative Sciophytes:

1. The plants which grow best at lower light intensities are called sciophytes.
2. Facultative sciophytes are plants that grow best in the sun but can also thrive in the shade.

Facultative Heliophytes

1. The plants which grow best in full sunlight are called heliophytes.
2. Facultative heliophytes are plants that grow best in lower light intensities but can also thrive in full sunlight.
3. Solar plants include mullein, ling, white clover, and most roses.