What are marcescent leaves?
What are marcescent leaves? This phenomenon is called marcescence (mar-CESS-ense), which means the leaves wither and do not fall off, a process also known as winter retention of leaves. American beech trees (Fagus grandiflora) exhibit marcescence, retaining their leaves throughout the winter months. Deciduous trees, unlike evergreens, lose their leaves in the fall and lay […]
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