Ephemeral

• Title

  Ephemeral

• 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.

• Related Terms

  Annual

  Biennial

  Perennial

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