Perennate (Verb)
Meaning
Survive from season to season, of plants.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Certain trees can perennate in extremely cold climates by entering a state of dormancy during the winter months.
- Many plants in the Arctic region have adapted to perennate for several months while they are covered in snow and ice.
- Some species of succulents will perennate for extended periods of time without water, relying on stored moisture in their leaves.
- This type of orchid is known to perennate underground, emerging only when environmental conditions are suitable for growth.
- Cannas can perennate in zones where the winter temperature does not drop below freezing, but in colder climates they are typically grown as annuals.