What does "marcescence" mean?

Retention (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are shed.

What is a synonym for "marcescence"?

Common synonyms include: atrophy, consumption, waste, withering.

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Retention (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are shed. uncountable

Ultimately from Latin marcēscō (“I wither”).