Skototropism

Skototropism is a tendency of vines—such as English ivy (Hedera helix)—to creep toward darkness: the orientation of growth tips on some vines is toward the darkest place. It is a type of negative phototropism.

[Formed from Greek skotos, “darkness” + ].

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See also: Skototropism, English ivy, Phototropism, Plant, Tropism, Vine