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perennation

perennation

9.9
A way for plants to survive from one year to the next using bulbs or tubers
  • noun
  • /pəˈrɛnəˌneɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: perennación
  • Daffodils rely on perennation to bloom year after year without replanting.

Examples

  • The perennation of certain plants is achieved through the growth of underground storage organs.

  • Adaptations for perennation help species survive harsh winters and recurring drought.

  • The perennation of the plant ensures its survival during harsh winters.

  • Many plants rely on perennation to thrive in changing climates.

  • Adaptations for perennation help species survive harsh winters and recurring drought.

  • Daffodils rely on perennation to bloom year after year without replanting.

  • The perennation of certain plants is achieved through the growth of underground storage organs.

How Long-Lived

longevity
58 5.5
perennation
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

perennation singular
perennations plural

Morphology

perennation = perennial (transparent) = perenn + ation

Formed from the base idea 'perennial' (lasting year to year) with the standard noun-forming suffix '-ation' to indicate a process or state.

Etymology

Perennation comes from the Latin parts per- 'through' and annus 'year', the same root you see in perennial and annual. So perennation is a plant's way of surviving 'through the years', using bulbs or tubers to come back each season.