semisunny

semisunny

English

Etymology

semi- +‎ sunny

Adjective

semisunny (not comparable)

1. (chiefly botany) Somewhat sunny; having a certain amount of exposure to the sun.
   • 1993, Elvin McDonald, The new houseplant: bringing the garden indoors

     Give a sunny to semisunny situation, not over 70°F in winter […]

   • 1995, Bill Sheat, Gerald Schofield, Complete Gardening in Southern Africa (page 251)

     Rooting at the tips only, it is an ideal subject for covering difficult areas either under trees, in dense shade or in semisunny spots in the woodland garden.