Flowering not associated with leaf flush

  • Title

    Flowering not associated with leaf flush

  • Definition

    A phenological strategy in which there is no apparent relationship between leaf drop, leaf flush, and flowering.

  • Notes

    In Lecythidaceae, most species of Eschweilera and the species of Couratari with white petals and yellow androecial hoods display this phenological strategy.

  • Related Terms

    Anthesis

    Flowering associated with leaf flush

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