Associations to the word «Vernation»

Wiktionary

VERNATION, noun. The appearance of new leaves.
VERNATION, noun. (botany) The arrangement of multiple organs (such as leaves and flower parts) within a bud.
VERNATION, noun. (botany) Arrangement of only leaves within the bud; prefoliation.

Dictionary definition

VERNATION, noun. (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens.

Wise words

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