noun
- the survival of a plant through unfavorable seasons by means of specialized structures or dormant stages
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The bulbs allow perennation during the harsh winter months.
- Perennation strategies vary among different plant species.
- Root storage organs facilitate perennation in many herbaceous plants.
- The study examined perennation mechanisms in alpine flora.
- Successful perennation ensures the plant’s survival until favorable conditions return.
- Underground rhizomes are common structures for perennation.