When Leaves Don’t Let Go: Marcescence
Why some American beech trees and other young deciduous species hold onto leaves all winter—a phenomenon called marcescence.
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Why some American beech trees and other young deciduous species hold onto leaves all winter—a phenomenon called marcescence.
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