diaheliotropism

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noun

A tendency of leaves or other plant organs to have their dorsal surface facing towards the rays of light.

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Meanings

noundiaheliotropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyA tendency of leaves or other plant organs to have their dorsal surface facing towards the rays of light.

Origin

dia- + heliotropism

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diaheliotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaheliotropism

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diaheliotropism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaheliotropism.

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