Woody Perennial

A plant that goes dormant in winter and begins growth in spring from above-ground stems. Related Images:

Plumeria Dormancy

Plumeria dormancy is a period of arrested growth. It is a survival strategy exhibited by many plant species, which enables them to survive in climates where part of the year is unsuitable for growth. Plumerias are tropical and a phase of innate dormancy coinciding with an unfavorable season, such as winter or dry seasons.  Related Images:

Senescence

The aging process. Also used to describe a plant that is in the process of going dormant for the season, although technically only the parts that are dying (the leaves) are becoming senescent. Related Images:

Quiescent

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Related Images:

Abscission

The dropping of leaves, flowers, or fruit by a plant. Can result from natural growth processes or from external factors such as temperature causing dormancy or chemicals. Related Images:

Abscission layer

Specialized cells, usually at the base of a leaf stalk or fruit stem, that trigger both the separation of the leaf or fruit and the development of scar tissue to protect the plant. Related Images: