Heliotroper

/ˌhiːliəˈtroʊpər/ noun

Definition

An organism or device that exhibits heliotropism, meaning it turns or moves toward the sun.

Etymology

From 'heliotropism' with the agent suffix '-er,' creating a noun for something that performs the action of turning toward sunlight.

Kelly Says

A heliotroper is anything that can't help but follow the sun—whether it's a sunflower, a solar panel, or a moth drawn to the brightest light in the garden.

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