Danielle Kathryn on Instagram: "Botanical term of the day: MARCESCENCE Marcescence is the biological process where a small minority of deciduous trees (and shrubs), like this american beech, retain their dead, dried leaves as a defense mechanism to protect emerging buds from deer and harsh weather. I like to call these leaves “ghost leaves.” 👻 🍂 This process is also seen in oaks, witch hazel, hornbeams, and spicebushes. #ghost #plants #botany #nature #education"

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