early blooming
/ˈɜrli ˈblumɪŋ/
adjective
- Of a plant: flowering earlier in the growing season than most other plants of its kind.
- The early-blooming cherry trees attract bees before other trees have leaves.
- Early-blooming crocuses appear even when snow is still on the ground.
- Gardeners often plant early-blooming bulbs to enjoy color in late winter.
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