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Plants which are grown under shade are known as:

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Sciophytes

The correct answer is Sciophytes.

The distinction between sciophytes and heliophytes is crucial in understanding plant distribution in different ecosystems and in landscaping or agricultural practices. Shade tolerance varies among species. Even sciophytes may require a minimum amount of light for survival and growth. Factors like light quality (color of light) also play a role in how plants respond to shade.

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