English Dictionary

marcescent

adj

(botany, of an organ, such as a leaf or blossom; rarely also used figuratively) Withered, but still attached. / (mycology) Able to revive when moistened.

The marcescent leaves of the oak tree remained on the branches throughout the winter.

意味（1）

(botany, of an organ, such as a leaf or blossom; rarely also used figuratively) Withered, but still attached.

How often is the flower of human life marcescent, tenacious of its old estate when the blooming-time is past.

意味（2）

(mycology) Able to revive when moistened.