Define heliophytes and sciophytes. Name a plant from your locality that is either a heliophyte or a sciophyte.

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(N/A) Heliophytes, also known as sun-loving plants, are those that require full exposure to sunlight for their optimum growth.
Example: $Mangifera \text{ } indica$ (Mango), $Helianthus \text{ } annuus$ (Sunflower).
Sciophytes, also known as shade-loving plants, are those that require reduced light intensity for their growth.
Example: $Lycopodium$, $Abies$, $Taxus$.

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