Evergreen
Evergreen
Evergreen (/ˈɛvərˌɡriːn/) is a term used in botany to describe plants that retain their leaves throughout the year. The term is derived from the Old English words 'æfre' (always) and 'grēne' (green).
Etymology
The term 'evergreen' is derived from the Old English words 'æfre' (always) and 'grēne' (green). The term was first used in the early 16th century to describe plants that retain their green leaves throughout the year.
Description
Evergreen plants are typically characterized by their ability to retain their leaves throughout the year. This is in contrast to deciduous plants, which shed their leaves during certain seasons. Evergreen plants include many species of conifers, such as pines and spruces, as well as many species of broadleaf plants, such as holly and eucalyptus.
Related Terms
- Deciduous: A term used to describe plants that shed their leaves during certain seasons.
- Conifer: A type of tree that produces cones and has needle-like leaves. Many conifers are evergreen.
- Pine: A type of conifer that is typically evergreen.
- Spruce: Another type of conifer that is typically evergreen.
- Broadleaf: A term used to describe plants with broad, flat leaves. Some broadleaf plants are evergreen.
- Holly: A type of broadleaf plant that is evergreen.
- Eucalyptus: A type of broadleaf plant that is evergreen.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Evergreen
- Wikipedia's article - Evergreen
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