sciophilous
/sʌɪˈɒfɪləs/(also sciaphilous, skiaphilous, skiophilous) Chiefly Botany
adjective
Preferring or thriving in a shaded habitat; especially (of a plant or plant community) growing best in shade.
Origin
Early 20th century. From scio- + -philous. Compare scientific Latin Sciophila.