perennation

[US]/ˌpɛrəˈneɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌpɛrəˈneɪʃən/

Translation

n.the ability of a plant to live for more than two years, typically surviving seasonal changes by means of vegetative reproduction or dormant structures
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

perennation process

perennation mechanism

perennation strategy

perennation stage

perennation structures

perennation cycle

perennation method

perennation adaptation

perennation survival

Example Sentences

the thick rhizome is the primary organ used for perennation in this plant species.

perennation allows certain herbs to survive harsh winter conditions underground.

botanists study the mechanisms of perennation to understand how plants adapt to arid environments.

bulbs and corms are effective storage tissues that facilitate perennation during droughts.

successful perennation depends on the accumulation of sufficient nutrient reserves.

the strategy of perennation is common among alpine flora to endure freezing temperatures.

unlike annuals, perennation ensures the plant returns year after year.

structural adaptation for perennation includes the development of sturdy underground stems.

tubers play a crucial role in the perennation of potatoes by storing energy.

climate change may significantly affect the perennation patterns of native woodland species.

perennation through dormant seeds is a survival tactic employed by many weeds.

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