Photophilous
[foh-tuh-fil-ik] /ˌfoʊ təˈfɪl ɪk/
adjective
1.
of or relating to an organism, as a plant, that is receptive to, seeks, or thrives in light.
/fəʊˈtɒfələs/
adjective
1.
(esp of plants) growing best in strong light
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