marcescence

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Synonyms: marcescent, acescence, marcescences

Antonyms: marcescent, acescence, marcescences

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} [[retention|Retention]] (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are [[shed]].

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