marcescent in a sentence
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Definition
MARCESCENT: (adjective) referring to leaves or plant parts that are withering or fading but have not yet fallen off.
Sample Sentences
- The marcescent leaves clung stubbornly to the tree long after autumn had faded.
- In the fading light of late fall, the marcescent foliage created a hauntingly beautiful scene.
- As winter approached, the marcescent petals of the flowers added an unusual charm to the garden.
- The botanist noted the marcescent features of the plant as a sign of its resilience against the harsh climate.
- During the hike, we came across marcescent branches that seemed to whisper stories of the seasons past.
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