Q.

The plants which grow well, only in light are known as –

A. Sciophilous
B. Xerophytes
C. Heliophytes
D. Epiphytes
Answer» C. Heliophytes
Explanation: In botany, heliophytes refer to plants that thrive in bright sunlight; while those growing best in shade are known as sciophytes. Heliophytes are capable of a more efficient use of high light intensities than sciophytes. Examples of heliophytes are sugar cane, sunflower and maize.
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