Hydrotropism

/haɪˈdrɒtrəpɪzəm/ noun

The growth or movement of plant roots toward or away from water.

From Greek 'hydro' (water) + 'tropos' (turning). Roots can SENSE water from a distance and grow toward it — plants are smarter than we think.

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