shade plant

shade plant
noun
1. : a plant grown to provide shade to various crops (as coffee or vanilla) that require it
2. : a plant that grows normally in a shaded habitat where it receives only light of low intensity — compare sun plant

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shade plant noun
A plant adapted to light of low intensity
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Main Entry:shade

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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