1. falling off early or easily, especially of plant parts that drop before maturity
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The caducous sepals fell away as the flower opened.
• Many trees have caducous leaves that drop in autumn.
• The botanist noted the caducous nature of the petals.
• Caducous stipules are common in this plant family.
• The flower’s caducous parts scattered in the wind.
• Scientists studied the caducous characteristics of the species.