serotinous
/səˈrɑːtɪnəs/
adjective
- Describing plants that release seeds only after exposure to heat, such as from a wildfire.
- Serotinous pine cones require fire to open and release their seeds.
- The serotinous habit ensures seeds are released when competition is low.
- Many serotinous species are adapted to fire-prone ecosystems.
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