perennate
/pəˈrɛneɪt/
verb
- To live for more than two years, especially of a plant that survives from season to season, often by dying back above ground and regrowing from underground parts.
- Unlike annuals, these grasses perennate through harsh droughts by remaining dormant underground.
- Many wildflowers perennate by storing energy in their roots during the winter.
- Gardeners choose bulbs that perennate easily, returning year after year with minimal care.
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