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serotina

serotina

9.9
Used for plants that flower or fruit late in the season
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛrəˈtiːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners appreciate serotina plants for their blooms in late summer and early autumn.

Examples

  • Because it is serotina, this species extends the flowering season in the garden.

  • The serotina variety of cherry tree produces fruit much later than other types.

  • The serotina flowers bloom in late summer.

  • Many serotina plants thrive in cooler climates.

  • The serotina variety of cherry tree produces fruit much later than other types.

  • Gardeners appreciate serotina plants for their blooms in late summer and early autumn.

  • Because it is serotina, this species extends the flowering season in the garden.

Synonyms

late-flowering
vsserotina
4.4

Plants that bloom late in the growing season, often in autumn

is used for plants that develop late more generally, not only blossoms
late-blooming
vsserotina
4.7

A plant that flowers later than most, often in autumn

is similar but focuses on general late development rather than autumn timing
serotinous
vsserotina
  • Specialized
9.9

Opening to release seeds only after a trigger like fire or late in the season

is about late seasonal development without requiring an external trigger

Compounds

Pinus serotina
  • Specialized
9.9

A large pine tree with groups of three needles that grows in wet sandy swamps in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

serotina positive

Etymology

Serotina comes from the Latin root sero, which means 'late'. So, as an adjective it describes plants that bloom or ripen late in the season — think of it as 'late-blooming' to remember it.