M is for Marcescence on A to Z Blogger Challenge
M is for Marcescence. Marcescence refers to the retention of dead plant parts that are usually shed. We all know that trees lose their leaves in the fall. Some of us may have noticed that oak trees, and beeches carry their dead leaves will into the fall. And maybe until the new leaf buds give the old leaf a final shove in the spring. Over the past few years I have noticed that there seem to be a lot…