Caducous

ENZH

What Does Caducous Mean?

  • 落叶的
  • 短期的
  • 凋零的

Caducous Pronunciation

/kəˈdjuːkəs/

Caducous Definition

adjective

Definition

Describing parts of plants that are shed or fall off at an early stage of development.

In ZH

形容植物的某些部位在早期发育阶段就会脱落或掉落。

How to Use Caducous in a Sentence

  • The caducous leaves of the plant fall off during the dry season.
  • The species is characterized by caducous flowers that bloom briefly.
  • In some trees, caducous parts help conserve water during droughts.
  • The gardener pruned the caducous branches to promote new growth.
  • Caducous plants often have adaptations to survive in harsh environments.