marcescent
adjective
withering but not falling off, as a part of a plant.
marcescence
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a word derived from
marcescent.
Example Sentences
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Scientists have been stumped by marcescence since at least 1749, when Scandinavian explorer and botanist Pehr Kalm collected observations of the stick season rebels in North America.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2023
So, marcescence might just be a leftover habit in species that are still evolving away from their evergreen ancestors.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2023
