Field Botanist Term of the Day: Senesce
October 15, 2021•72 words
Just as it is in the general definition, senesce is when plants wither. It is the end of the life cycle for those plants that are annuals. For perennials, this is when the seeds drop in hopes to bring about the next generation. This period tends to signify the end of the field season. There are very few plants to look at during the late fall and winter months in colder climates.