Ephemeral
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Title
Ephemeral
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Definition
Lasting a short time; for example, a spring emphemeral in temperate regions that flowers and sets fruits before the canopy trees leaf out or a tree such as species of Tabebuia that flower for only a few days, thus the flowers are ephemeral. Same as evanescent.
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