Question

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

Answer 1

Heliophytes:

Heliophytes are the plants that require high sunlight intensity to grow. They are also called sun loving plants.

Sciophytes:

Sciophytes are plants that require low sunlight intensity to grow. They grow best in shade. They are called shade loving plants.

Classification of sunflower:

Sunflowers, commonly found in our locality, are heliophytes.