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perennial

(Science: botany) Lasting through the year of for several years.

Origin: L. Perennis, from per = through, annus = year A plant lasting for three seasons or more.Lasting three seasons or more; the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant.Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal; perennial happiness.Plants that live from year to year, ranging from trees to dandelions.


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