guttation
noun
gut·ta·tion
ˌgə-ˈtā-shən 
: the exudation of liquid water from the uninjured surface of a plant leaf
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This tooth fungus excretes red liquid much like sap in a process called guttation, when the fungus absorbs extra water from wet soil.
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National Geographic, 31 July 2017
National Geographic, 31 July 2017
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“Guttation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guttation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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