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marcescent
[mahr-ses-uhnt]
adjective
withering but not falling off, as a part of a plant.
marcescent
/ ɑːˈɛəԳ /
adjective
(of the parts of certain plants) remaining attached to the plant when withered
marcescent
Withering but not falling off, as a blossom that persists on a twig after flowering. Many oaks have marcescent foliage that stays on the tree through winter.
Other Word Forms
- marcescence noun
- ˈԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of marcescent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of marcescent1
Example Sentences
A bonus design tip for gardeners: A row of marcescent trees, although not technically evergreen, makes for an effective, nearly year-round screen.
A corolla which is continuous with the axis and not articulated to it, as in campanula and heaths, may be persistent, and remain in a withered or marcescent state while the fruit is ripening.
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