BIENNIAL


Meaning of BIENNIAL in English

n.

Any plant that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons .

During the first growing season biennials produce roots, stems, and leaves; during the second they produce flowers, fruits, and seeds, and then die. Sugar beets and carrots are examples of biennials. See also annual , perennial .

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