As an adjective deciduous
is (biology) describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
As a noun kerria is
(taxlink), the sole species in the genus (taxlink), a deciduous shrub with five-petalled yellow flowers.
deciduous
English
Adjective
(-)
(biology) Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.
transitory, ephemeral, not lasting
Antonyms
* (describing a part that falls off) persistent, permanent
* (of or pertaining to trees) evergreen
Derived terms
* deciduosity
* deciduously
* deciduousness
* deciduous tooth
kerria
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(taxlink), the sole species in the genus (taxlink), a deciduous shrub with five-petalled yellow flowers.