proteranthous

[proh-tuh-ran-thuh s]

proteranthous Definition

(of a plant) having the flowers appearing before the leaves.

Using proteranthous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proteranthous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cherry tree is a proteranthous plant, with its flowers blooming before the leaves appear.

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Summary: proteranthous in Brief

'Proteranthous' [proh-tuh-ran-thuh s] describes a plant that produces flowers before leaves. An example of a proteranthous plant is the cherry tree.