Annual plant
Annual Plant
An Annual Plant (pronunciation: /ˈan.juː.əl plænt/) is a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of seeds, within one year, and then dies. The term is derived from the Latin word annus meaning "year".
Etymology
The term "Annual Plant" comes from the Latin word annus, which means "year". This is in reference to the plant's life cycle, which is completed in a single year or season.
Life Cycle
The life cycle of an annual plant begins with seed germination. The plant then grows, flowers, and produces seeds, all within a single growing season. After the seeds are produced, the plant dies. The seeds then lie dormant until the next growing season, when they germinate and the cycle begins anew.
Examples
Examples of annual plants include many vegetables, weeds, and flowers. Some well-known annuals are tomatoes, corn, wheat, rice, and marigolds.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Annual plants are often used in agriculture due to their rapid growth and production of seeds. However, they require replanting each year, which can be labor-intensive. They also tend to deplete soil nutrients more quickly than perennial plants.
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