Marcescent meaning
Withering but not falling off.
Marcescent leaves.
adjective
Withering but not falling off.
adjective
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.
(mycology) Able to revive when moistened.
adjective
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Origin of marcescent
Latin marcēscēns marcēscent- past participle of marcēscere inchoative of marcēre to wither